CVE-2017-10231 in Hospitality Cruise AffairWhere
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise AffairWhere component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: AWExport). The supported version that is affected is 2.2.05.062. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Hospitality Cruise AffairWhere executes to compromise Oracle Hospitality Cruise AffairWhere. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Cruise AffairWhere accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/03/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10231 resides within Oracle Hospitality Cruise AffairWhere component, specifically within the AWExport subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Applications. This flaw affects version 2.2.05.062 and represents a significant security weakness that can be exploited by attackers with minimal privileges. The vulnerability operates within the context of an enterprise hospitality environment where cruise line operations are managed, making it particularly concerning given the sensitive nature of cruise industry data and customer information.
This security flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows an attacker with low-privilege access to the underlying infrastructure where the Oracle Hospitality Cruise AffairWhere application executes to gain unauthorized access to the system. The vulnerability's exploitability is classified as easily exploitable, indicating that the attack vector requires minimal technical skill or resources to execute successfully. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system assigns this vulnerability a base score of 5.5, which falls into the medium severity category, though the confidentiality impact is rated as high, suggesting the potential for significant data breaches. The attack vector is classified as local access (AV:L), meaning the attacker must already have access to the system, while the attack complexity is low (AC:L) and no user interaction is required (UI:N). The vulnerability does not require additional privileges beyond what is already available to the attacker, and the scope of impact is not expanded beyond the affected component (S:U).
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data access, as successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle Hospitality Cruise AffairWhere system. This represents a severe threat to cruise line operations, as the affected system likely contains sensitive customer information, booking details, financial records, and operational data that could be compromised. The confidentiality impact rating of high (C:H) indicates that attackers could potentially access and exfiltrate large volumes of sensitive information, potentially affecting hundreds or thousands of customers. Organizations using this system face significant risk of data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage. The vulnerability essentially undermines the security boundary of the application, allowing attackers to bypass normal access controls and potentially move laterally within the network.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and represents a classic case of insufficient privilege checking within application components. The issue demonstrates how even minor access control flaws can create significant security risks when combined with the operational context of hospitality environments where sensitive customer data is processed. The ATT&CK framework would categorize this as a privilege escalation technique, potentially leading to lateral movement and data exfiltration activities. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including patching the affected system to the latest supported version, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the vulnerable component, and conducting comprehensive access control reviews. Additional defensive measures such as monitoring for unauthorized access attempts, implementing robust network access controls, and conducting regular security assessments of hospitality applications are essential to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability. The incident underscores the importance of maintaining current security patches in enterprise hospitality systems where customer data protection is paramount.