CVE-2018-2955 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component of Oracle Hospitality Applications is vulnerable to unauthorized access through HTTP, potentially compromising data confidentiality.

Understanding CVE-2018-2955

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component, impacting version 5.5.x.

What is CVE-2018-2955?

The vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker with network access via HTTP to gain unauthorized access to Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services data, leading to a confidentiality impact.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2955

Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to a portion of the data within Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score is 5.3, indicating a moderate severity level.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2955

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Integration subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services allows unauthorized access to data via HTTP.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Version: 5.5.x

Exploitation Mechanism

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2955 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Restrict network access to vulnerable components.
Monitor for any unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components.
Implement network segmentation to limit exposure to potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from Oracle.
Regularly check for updates and apply patches to address known vulnerabilities.