CVE-2018-3002 in Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management System
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management System component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Fleet Management System Suite). The supported version that is affected is 9.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management System executes to compromise Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management System. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management System, 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 System accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/17/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-3002 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management System, specifically affecting version 9.x of the Fleet Management System Suite component. This represents a critical security weakness that demonstrates the interconnected nature of enterprise hospitality systems where a single point of failure can cascade across multiple applications. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers require minimal prerequisites to achieve successful compromise, making it particularly dangerous in production environments where such systems handle sensitive operational data for cruise operations.
The technical flaw manifests as a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers who already possess logon access to the underlying infrastructure hosting the Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management System to gain unauthorized access to the target application. This weakness operates at the system level rather than through network-based attacks, meaning that once an attacker has established initial access to the host machine, they can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain complete control over the fleet management system. The CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 reflects the high impact on confidentiality, indicating that successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access to critical operational data including passenger information, ship configurations, and fleet management details.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate fleet management system, as the CVSS vector indicates a potential for significant impact across additional products within the Oracle Hospitality ecosystem. This cascading effect aligns with ATT&CK technique T1068 which describes the exploitation of local system vulnerabilities to move laterally within networks. The vulnerability's potential to compromise all accessible data within the system represents a severe threat to cruise operations where fleet management data directly impacts safety protocols, passenger tracking, and operational efficiency. Organizations utilizing this system face risks of data breaches that could expose sensitive information about passengers and crew members, potentially leading to regulatory compliance violations and reputational damage.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of the affected Oracle Hospitality Cruise Fleet Management System version 9.x, as well as implementing network segmentation to limit access to the infrastructure hosting this application. Security controls should include mandatory access controls, regular vulnerability assessments, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) highlights the need for robust authentication mechanisms and principle of least privilege implementation. Organizations should also consider implementing network-based intrusion detection systems to monitor for exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures specifically tailored to address vulnerabilities in hospitality management systems that could impact passenger safety and operational continuity.