CVE-2018-3013 in Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: Report Server Config). The supported version that is affected is 5.5.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services 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 • 04/17/2023
The CVE-2018-3013 vulnerability resides within Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services, specifically in the Report Server Config subcomponent of the broader Oracle Hospitality Applications suite. This vulnerability affects version 5.5.x and represents a significant security weakness that undermines the integrity of hospitality management systems. The flaw manifests as an easily exploitable vulnerability that can be leveraged by attackers with minimal privileges and network access through HTTP protocols. The vulnerability's classification as low privilege attack vector means that even users with limited system access can potentially exploit this weakness, making it particularly concerning for enterprise environments where access controls may not be strictly enforced.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the report server configuration component. Attackers can manipulate HTTP requests to bypass authentication checks and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the OPERA 5 Property Services environment. This weakness directly impacts the confidentiality aspect of the security triad, as evidenced by the CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 6.5 with high confidentiality impact. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) categories, representing a fundamental breakdown in the application's security architecture. The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N indicates that network-based attacks require low complexity, only low privilege levels, and can be executed without user interaction, while the unscoped impact suggests potential for widespread data compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can lead to complete access to all accessible data within the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services environment. This comprehensive access capability means that attackers can potentially view guest information, reservation details, financial records, and other sensitive operational data that forms the backbone of hospitality management systems. The implications are particularly severe for hotel and resort operations where personal guest data, payment information, and operational details are routinely processed through these platforms. Organizations using this software face potential regulatory violations under data protection laws such as GDPR or PCI DSS, depending on the nature of the compromised data. The vulnerability's presence in the report server configuration component suggests that attackers could potentially manipulate reporting functions to hide malicious activities or create false data trails, complicating forensic investigations and audit processes.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including patching the affected OPERA 5 Property Services version to the latest supported release, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the report server component, and strengthening authentication controls. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1071.004 (Application Layer Protocol: DNS) and T1068 (Local Port Forwarding) techniques, as attackers may use HTTP-based exploitation methods. Additional defensive measures should include monitoring for unusual HTTP traffic patterns, implementing web application firewalls, and conducting regular security assessments of hospitality management systems. The vulnerability's classification as a medium severity issue requiring prompt remediation aligns with industry best practices for vulnerability management and demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches in enterprise hospitality solutions. Organizations should also consider implementing principle of least privilege access controls and regular security audits to prevent similar vulnerabilities from arising in other components of their hospitality management infrastructure.