CVE-2017-3560 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component of Oracle Hospitality Applications has a vulnerability affecting versions 5.4.0.x to 5.5.1.x. An attacker with network access via HTTP can exploit this vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Understanding CVE-2017-3560

This CVE involves a security flaw in the Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services component, impacting various versions.

What is CVE-2017-3560?

The vulnerability in Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services allows a low-privileged attacker with HTTP network access to compromise the system, potentially resulting in unauthorized data access.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3560

Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to a portion of the data in Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services.
The CVSS 3.0 Base Score for this vulnerability is 4.3, with impacts on confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3560

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services
Vendor: Oracle Corporation
Affected Versions: 5.4.0.x, 5.4.1.x, 5.4.2.x, 5.4.3.x, 5.5.0.x, 5.5.1.x

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a low-privileged attacker with network access via HTTP, enabling unauthorized access to Oracle Hospitality OPERA 5 Property Services.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-3560 is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Oracle promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for staff to enhance awareness of potential threats.

Patching and Updates

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