CVE-2017-10316 in Hospitality Suite8
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Suite8 component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: WebConnect). Supported versions that are affected are 8.10.1 and 8.10.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Suite8. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Suite8 accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/18/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10316 resides within Oracle Hospitality Suite8's WebConnect subcomponent, representing a significant security weakness in the hospitality applications ecosystem. This flaw affects specifically versions 8.10.1 and 8.10.2 of the Oracle Hospitality Suite8, which are widely deployed in hospitality environments for managing guest services and operational workflows. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal privileges and network access can leverage this weakness to compromise the targeted system, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such applications handle sensitive guest information and operational data.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls within the WebConnect component, allowing a low privileged attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to critical system resources. The CVSS 3.0 scoring of 6.5 reflects the moderate to high severity impact, with confidentiality being the primary affected aspect as indicated by the CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). The vulnerability's exploitability requires only network access via HTTP, eliminating the need for physical access or complex attack vectors. This characteristic makes the vulnerability particularly concerning as it can be exploited remotely by attackers who may have limited initial access to the network, potentially escalating to full system compromise through this single weakness.
The operational impact of CVE-2017-10316 extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Suite8 accessible data, potentially exposing sensitive guest information, financial records, and operational details. This level of access represents a critical risk for hospitality organizations that rely on these systems for managing customer relationships and business operations. The vulnerability's potential for unauthorized access to critical data aligns with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and may also relate to CWE-312, concerning the exposure of sensitive data through improper handling. Organizations using affected versions face significant risk of data breaches and regulatory compliance violations, particularly in environments subject to PCI DSS requirements and data protection regulations.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of affected systems to the latest supported versions of Oracle Hospitality Suite8, which would address the underlying access control flaws. Network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to restrict HTTP access to the WebConnect component, while additional monitoring should be deployed to detect unauthorized access attempts. Security teams should conduct comprehensive assessments of their hospitality applications to identify any other potentially vulnerable components within the Oracle Hospitality Suite8 ecosystem. The ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques may be relevant to understanding how an attacker could leverage this vulnerability, as the low privilege requirement suggests potential for further exploitation once initial access is achieved. Organizations should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems and regular security audits to monitor for suspicious activities that might indicate exploitation attempts.