CVE-2017-10226 in Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Fleet Management System Suite). The supported version that is affected is 9.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10226 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management component, specifically within the Fleet Management System Suite subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Applications. This critical security flaw affects version 9.0 of the software and represents a significant risk to organizations operating cruise fleet management systems. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and demonstrates characteristics consistent with weak authentication and authorization controls that are commonly classified under CWE-287 Authentication and Authorization Issues. The attack surface is particularly concerning as it allows exploitation through standard HTTP network protocols, making it accessible to attackers without requiring physical access to the system infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls within the fleet management system, enabling low privileged attackers to bypass normal authentication mechanisms. This flaw operates as an easily exploitable vulnerability, meaning that the attack vector requires minimal skill or resources to execute successfully. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 indicates a high severity threat level, with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N demonstrating that network-based attacks can be executed with low complexity, requiring only low privilege access, no user interaction, and affecting the entire system. The impact assessment reveals that successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data and complete access to all accessible data within the fleet management system, representing a substantial breach of data confidentiality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it also enables unauthorized modification of fleet management data through update, insert, or delete operations. This comprehensive access capability allows attackers to manipulate critical operational data including but not limited to vessel schedules, crew assignments, passenger information, and maintenance records. The implications for cruise operations are severe as such data manipulation could lead to operational disruptions, safety hazards, and potential regulatory violations. Organizations relying on this system face risks of financial loss, reputational damage, and compliance failures that could result from unauthorized data access and modification. The vulnerability's classification under the ATT&CK framework would likely fall under T1078 Valid Accounts and T1566 Phishing, as attackers could leverage compromised credentials to gain access to the fleet management system.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2017-10226 should prioritize immediate patch application from Oracle, as this represents the most effective solution to address the underlying authentication and authorization flaws. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to the fleet management system and establish robust monitoring protocols to detect unauthorized access attempts. Additional defensive measures include enforcing strong authentication mechanisms, implementing multi-factor authentication, and conducting regular security assessments of the fleet management environment. The vulnerability's characteristics suggest that organizations should also review their access control policies and implement principle of least privilege concepts to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Regular security training for personnel and implementation of network intrusion detection systems will provide additional layers of protection against this and similar vulnerabilities in the cruise fleet management ecosystem.