CVE-2017-10220 in Hospitality Property Interfaces
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Hospitality Property Interfaces component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Parser). The supported version that is affected is 8.10.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Hospitality Property Interfaces executes to compromise Hospitality Property Interfaces. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Hospitality Property Interfaces accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10220 resides within the Hospitality Property Interfaces component of Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically within the Parser subcomponent. This vulnerability affects version 8.10.x of the software and represents a significant security weakness that can be exploited by attackers with access to the underlying infrastructure. The flaw operates at the system level where the parser component processes data inputs, creating a pathway for unauthorized access to sensitive information within the hospitality application environment. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise or resources to leverage this weakness effectively.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the parser component. When the system processes certain data inputs through the parser, it fails to properly authenticate or authorize access to underlying data resources. This creates a scenario where an attacker with logon access to the infrastructure hosting the Hospitality Property Interfaces can bypass normal security controls. The vulnerability specifically impacts confidentiality by allowing unauthorized read access to a subset of the accessible data within the system. The CVSS 3.0 score of 4.0 reflects the moderate severity of the confidentiality impact, while the vector analysis shows local access requirements with low complexity and no user interaction needed.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses substantial risks to hospitality organizations that rely on the Oracle Hospitality Applications suite. The compromise of data access can expose sensitive guest information, reservation details, financial records, and operational data that may be critical to business operations. The fact that the attack requires only logon access to the infrastructure makes it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited by insiders or attackers who have gained system-level access through other means. Organizations may experience data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses due to unauthorized data exposure. The vulnerability impacts the overall security posture of hospitality properties and can undermine customer trust in data protection measures.
The mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of the affected Oracle Hospitality Applications version 8.10.x to the latest supported release containing the necessary security fixes. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to the Hospitality Property Interfaces infrastructure and enforce strict access controls for system logon credentials. Additionally, monitoring and logging of system access and data access patterns should be enhanced to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and can be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) as attackers leverage legitimate system access to exploit the weakness. Organizations should also conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning to identify similar access control weaknesses in their hospitality technology infrastructure.