Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-3616 is a critical SQL injection flaw in Mava Software Hotel Management System before version 2.0. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially access, change, or disrupt database-backed hotel operations. No provided source indicates active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for any hotel or hospitality operation using this product. The rated impact includes full database confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Prioritize confirmation of usage and upgrade status.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-89 improper neutralization of SQL command elements in Mava Software Hotel Management System before 2.0. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations using Mava Software Hotel Management System versions before 2.0 are potentially exposed, especially if the application is internet-accessible. Evidence does not identify specific endpoints, deployment patterns, or affected modules.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates exploitation may be possible remotely without authentication or user interaction. The source bundle does not include exploit details, proof-of-concept status, or confirmation of attacks in the wild. CISA KEV is false in the provided data.
Researcher notes
Public data is sparse. The record names SQL injection and version scope before 2.0 but does not provide affected parameters, endpoints, exploit maturity, or detailed remediation. One referenced USOM link is marked broken in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Mava Software Hotel Management System deployments and versions.
- Prioritize systems running versions before 2.0.
- Upgrade to version 2.0 or later if available from the vendor.
- If upgrade is not possible, restrict network access to the application.
- Review vendor and Turkish government advisories for current guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed Hotel Management System version.
- Check whether any instance is exposed to the internet.
- Review application and database logs for suspicious SQL errors or anomalous queries.
- Verify compensating access controls are active where upgrades are delayed.
- Track CVE and vendor advisories for updated remediation details.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9TR-CERTVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-23-0493CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource, broken-link
- https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-23-0493CVE reference, TR-CERT · government-resource
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.