CVE-2018-2847 in Hospitality Simphony First Edition
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Simphony First Edition component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 1.6 and 1.7. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Simphony First Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Simphony First Edition 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 • 03/02/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2847 affects the Oracle Hospitality Simphony First Edition component within Oracle Hospitality Applications, specifically within the Operations subcomponent. This vulnerability exists in versions 1.6 and 1.7 of the software, representing a significant security weakness that impacts the hospitality industry's operational systems. The affected system operates within the hospitality sector's critical infrastructure, handling sensitive customer and operational data that requires robust security controls to maintain integrity and confidentiality.
This vulnerability represents a low-privilege attacker exploit scenario where an attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise the system. The technical flaw manifests as an insufficient authorization mechanism within the Operations component, allowing unauthorized access to critical system resources. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack vector requires minimal technical expertise or resources to execute successfully. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system rates this vulnerability at 6.5, with the confidentiality impact rated as high, suggesting that successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or complete system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access, as it can result in unauthorized access to all Oracle Hospitality Simphony First Edition accessible data. This encompasses customer information, transaction records, operational data, and potentially business-critical information that organizations rely upon for their daily operations. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality aspect of the CIA triad, with no impact on integrity or availability, indicating that while data can be accessed without authorization, the system's operational functionality remains largely intact. Organizations utilizing this system face significant risks including data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses due to unauthorized access to sensitive hospitality data.
From a cybersecurity framework perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) which specifically addresses inadequate access control mechanisms that allow unauthorized users to access system resources. The attack pattern corresponds to techniques documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under privilege escalation and credential access categories. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying Oracle's security patches, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the affected system, and conducting comprehensive security assessments of their hospitality applications. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing network monitoring solutions to detect unauthorized access attempts and establish robust access control policies that align with industry standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST cybersecurity frameworks to prevent similar vulnerabilities from occurring in other system components.