CVE-2018-2957 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A security flaw has been identified in the Logging subcomponent of the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component of Oracle Hospitality Applications. This vulnerability affects version 5.5.x and can be exploited by an attacker without authentication via HTTP, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data.

Understanding CVE-2018-2957

This CVE-2018-2957 vulnerability impacts the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services, allowing attackers to compromise the system without authentication.

What is CVE-2018-2957?

Vulnerability in the Logging subcomponent of Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services
Affected version: 5.5.x
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability via HTTP without authentication

The Impact of CVE-2018-2957

CVSS 3.0 Base Score: 7.5 (Confidentiality impacts)
Attackers can gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2957

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Easily exploitable vulnerability in the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services
Allows unauthenticated attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise the system

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability through network access via HTTP
Successful attacks can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete system compromise

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2957 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities
Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Conduct security audits and penetration testing periodically

Patching and Updates

Oracle has released patches to address the vulnerability
Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly