CVE-2018-2833 : Security Advisory and Response

Oracle Hospitality Simphony component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability in the Enterprise Management Console, affecting versions 2.7 to 2.10.

Understanding CVE-2018-2833

This CVE involves an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows a low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality Simphony.

What is CVE-2018-2833?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality Simphony can be exploited by attackers with network access through HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized data manipulation and access within the system.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2833

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized creation, deletion, or modification of critical data in Oracle Hospitality Simphony.
Attackers may gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data within the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2833

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Easily exploitable
CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts)
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N)

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality Simphony
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10

Exploitation Mechanism

Low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2833 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict network access to vulnerable components.
Monitor and analyze network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Implement a robust patch management process to ensure timely updates.