CVE-2017-10222 in Hospitality Materials Control
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Materials Control component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Production Tool). Supported versions that are affected are 8.31.4 and 8.32.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Materials Control. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Hospitality Materials Control accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Hospitality Materials Control accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10222 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Materials Control component, specifically within the Production Tool subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Applications. This security flaw affects versions 8.31.4 and 8.32.0, representing a significant concern for hospitality organizations that rely on these systems for material management and production control processes. The vulnerability classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal technical expertise and network access can successfully leverage this weakness, making it particularly dangerous in environments where such systems handle sensitive operational data.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and authentication mechanisms within the Production Tool component. Attackers with low privileges and network access via HTTP can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to the underlying data management systems. The vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations against specific portions of the Materials Control database, while simultaneously allowing read access to a subset of accessible data. This dual impact on both confidentiality and integrity aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a classic case of privilege escalation through web application vulnerabilities.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it affects the core production and materials management functions within hospitality environments. Organizations utilizing Oracle Hospitality Applications may experience unauthorized modifications to production schedules, material inventories, or quality control parameters, potentially leading to operational disruptions, financial losses, and compromised product quality. The CVSS 3.0 score of 5.4 indicates a medium severity threat that requires immediate attention, as the combination of low attack complexity and the ability to affect both integrity and confidentiality creates a substantial risk to business operations. The vulnerability's impact on production tool functionality could lead to unauthorized changes in manufacturing processes or material handling procedures, directly affecting operational efficiency and product safety standards.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patch deployment and network segmentation to limit exposure. Organizations must apply the relevant Oracle security patches as soon as they become available, while also implementing network access controls to restrict HTTP access to the affected components. The implementation of additional authentication layers, such as multi-factor authentication or API gateways, can provide additional protection against unauthorized access attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect suspicious access patterns or unauthorized data modifications, while regular vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in the broader hospitality application ecosystem. Organizations should also consider implementing database activity monitoring solutions to track and alert on unauthorized data access or modification attempts, as outlined in the ATT&CK framework's data access and modification techniques. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security controls in enterprise applications, particularly those handling operational data in critical business environments.