CVE-2019-2781 in Hospitality Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality Suite8 component of Oracle Hospitality Applications (subcomponent: XML Interface). Supported versions that are affected are 8.9.6, 8.10.2 and 8.11-8.14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via TCP/IP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Suite8. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Suite8 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 • 07/06/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2019-2781 resides within the Oracle Hospitality Suite8 component, specifically within the XML Interface subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality Applications. This security flaw affects multiple versions including 8.9.6, 8.10.2, and the range from 8.11 through 8.14, representing a significant attack surface across the Oracle Hospitality ecosystem. The vulnerability operates at the network level, requiring only TCP/IP connectivity for exploitation, making it particularly dangerous as it can be leveraged by attackers without physical access to the system infrastructure. The CVSS 3.0 scoring system rates this vulnerability as easily exploitable with a base score of 6.5, indicating a moderate to high severity threat that primarily impacts confidentiality aspects of the affected systems.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation within the XML interface processing mechanisms of the Oracle Hospitality Suite8. Attackers with low privilege network access can exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data within the hospitality application environment. The vulnerability's design flaw allows for manipulation of XML data structures that are processed by the affected system, potentially enabling attackers to extract confidential information or gain complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle Hospitality Suite8 platform. This represents a critical weakness in the application's data handling and access control mechanisms, particularly concerning how XML interfaces process and validate incoming data streams.
The operational impact of CVE-2019-2781 extends beyond simple data theft, as successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical hospitality data including guest information, reservation details, payment records, and other sensitive operational data. The vulnerability's ability to compromise complete access to all Oracle Hospitality Suite8 accessible data creates significant business risk for hospitality organizations that rely on these systems for their core operations. Organizations using affected versions may experience data breaches, regulatory compliance violations, and potential financial losses due to compromised guest information. The unauthorized access capability also poses risks to business continuity and reputation, as hospitality companies depend on maintaining secure guest data and operational confidentiality.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of affected Oracle Hospitality Suite8 installations to the latest supported versions that contain the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of the XML interface to trusted networks only, reducing the attack surface available to potential adversaries. Network monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect unusual XML data processing patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing proper input validation controls and XML schema enforcement mechanisms can help prevent exploitation even if other security measures fail. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-20, which describes improper input validation, and represents a typical example of how XML processing vulnerabilities can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Organizations should also consider implementing the principle of least privilege access controls and regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in their hospitality application environments.