CVE-2017-10395 in Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: GangwayActivityWebApp). The supported version that is affected is 9.0.2.0. 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 update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management 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 • 01/18/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10395 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management application, specifically within the GangwayActivityWebApp subcomponent. This represents a significant security weakness in the hospitality industry's cruise management systems where the affected version 9.0.2.0 presents an easily exploitable pathway for malicious actors. The vulnerability manifests through the web application layer, making it accessible to attackers who can leverage standard network protocols to target the system. This particular flaw demonstrates how critical infrastructure within the hospitality sector can contain security gaps that compromise operational integrity and data protection measures.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate access controls and authentication mechanisms within the web application framework. Attackers with low privilege levels can exploit this weakness through HTTP network connections to gain unauthorized access to the system's data management functions. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack surface is relatively accessible and requires minimal specialized knowledge or resources to execute successfully. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system assigns a base score of 5.4, reflecting the moderate severity of the threat, with specific impacts rated at low for confidentiality and integrity. This scoring system aligns with CWE-284 which addresses improper access control vulnerabilities, highlighting the fundamental flaw in authorization mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it enables attackers to perform unauthorized modifications to the cruise fleet management data. Successful exploitation allows for update, insert, and delete operations against specific data sets within the system, potentially disrupting fleet operations, passenger management, or financial records. Additionally, the vulnerability permits unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data, which could include sensitive information about passengers, crew members, or operational procedures. These combined capabilities create a substantial risk to both the integrity of cruise operations and the privacy of individuals within the system. The vulnerability's potential to affect multiple data operations simultaneously increases the overall risk profile, particularly in environments where real-time data accuracy is critical for operational safety and compliance.
Organizations utilizing this vulnerable system should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to limit access to the affected web application, enhanced authentication mechanisms, and regular security monitoring for suspicious activities. The implementation of web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems can provide additional layers of protection against exploitation attempts. Security patches should be applied immediately upon availability from Oracle, as the vulnerability's easily exploitable nature means it represents a high-priority threat. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar weaknesses in related systems, particularly within the broader Oracle Hospitality ecosystem where similar vulnerabilities may exist. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under privilege escalation and credential access techniques, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security measures that address both network-level and application-level threats.