CVE-2018-2701 in Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Emergency Response System). The supported version that is affected is 9.0.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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 7.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/31/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2701 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management component, specifically within the Emergency Response System subcomponent. This critical security flaw affects version 9.0.4.0 of the Oracle Hospitality Applications suite, representing a significant risk to cruise line operations and passenger safety systems. The vulnerability demonstrates characteristics of a server-side request forgery or authentication bypass issue that allows attackers to exploit weaknesses in the application's access controls and data handling mechanisms. Organizations utilizing this software face substantial operational risks as the flaw can potentially compromise core safety and management systems that are critical to maritime operations.
This vulnerability operates as an easily exploitable flaw that requires minimal technical sophistication to leverage, making it particularly dangerous in operational environments. The attack vector utilizes HTTP network access, requiring only low privilege attacker credentials and network connectivity to initiate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification as CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.6 indicates a high severity threat level that combines significant confidentiality impact with moderate integrity impact. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) categories, reflecting weaknesses in the application's authorization mechanisms and session management. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical data and potentially modify sensitive information within the system.
The operational impact of successful exploitation extends beyond simple data access, potentially enabling attackers to achieve complete system compromise and unauthorized modification of safety-critical systems. This vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to all Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management accessible data, including passenger information, crew details, and operational safety data. The potential for unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations represents a particularly concerning aspect of this vulnerability, as it could allow attackers to manipulate operational data that directly affects passenger safety and cruise line operations. The requirement for human interaction from a person other than the attacker indicates that social engineering or targeted attacks may be necessary to initiate exploitation, though the underlying vulnerability remains easily exploitable once access is gained.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation, enhanced access controls, and comprehensive monitoring of HTTP traffic to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's classification as requiring low privilege access and network connectivity means that traditional perimeter security measures may not be sufficient to prevent exploitation. Security teams should consider implementing additional authentication controls and privilege management policies to reduce the attack surface. The CVSS vector analysis indicates that while the attack requires user interaction, the potential impact on critical systems makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous. Organizations should also review their incident response procedures to ensure rapid detection and response to potential exploitation attempts, as the impact on safety-critical systems requires immediate operational attention. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining current security patches and implementing comprehensive security monitoring solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.