CVE-2017-10228 in Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Module). The supported version that is affected is 8.0.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System 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-2017-10228 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System, specifically within the Module subcomponent of the broader Oracle Hospitality Applications suite. This particular system serves critical operational functions within the cruise industry, managing property management tasks that encompass guest services, reservations, room assignments, and various administrative processes essential for cruise ship operations. The affected version 8.0.0.0 represents a widely deployed configuration that exposes organizations to significant operational risks. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal technical expertise or resources to leverage this weakness effectively, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where security controls may be insufficient.
This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the HTTP processing layer of the property management system. The flaw allows an attacker with low privileges and network access to execute unauthorized operations against the system's data stores. The technical implementation appears to lack proper authentication checks or authorization validation when processing HTTP requests, enabling malicious actors to bypass normal access controls. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 score of 5.4 reflects the balance between the ease of exploitation and the potential impact on system integrity and confidentiality. The attack vector AV:N indicates network-based exploitation is possible, while AC:L suggests that the attack requires minimal complexity to execute successfully. The PR:L designation reveals that only low privilege access is required to initiate the attack, making it particularly concerning as it can be exploited by individuals with minimal system access rights.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise, as it enables unauthorized modification of critical property management data. Attackers can potentially insert, update, or delete information within the system, affecting everything from guest reservations and room assignments to financial records and operational schedules. The unauthorized read access capability allows for data exfiltration of sensitive information that could include personal guest data, financial transactions, and operational details that might be valuable to competitors or malicious actors. This vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality aspects of the system's security posture, as demonstrated by the CVSS vector showing both confidentiality and integrity impacts. The potential for cascading effects exists, as compromised data integrity could disrupt cruise operations and potentially lead to significant financial losses or safety issues.
Organizations should implement multiple layers of defense to mitigate this vulnerability, beginning with immediate patching of the affected Oracle Hospitality Cruise Shipboard Property Management System to version 8.0.0.1 or later. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be enforced to limit unnecessary HTTP access to the system, while implementing robust authentication mechanisms and access control policies. The implementation of web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help monitor and prevent exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities within the broader Oracle Hospitality Applications ecosystem, as this vulnerability represents a potential pattern of inadequate access controls. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization, and may also relate to CWE-312 for sensitive data exposure. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1190 for Exploit Public-Facing Application and T1078 for Valid Accounts, as attackers can leverage low privilege access to escalate their capabilities within the system.