CVE-2026-62511 in Hyperion Infrastructure Technology
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Installation and Configuration). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.25.0.000. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology executes to compromise Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.0 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology product, specifically affecting version 11.2.25.0.000 in its Installation and Configuration component. This flaw represents a significant security concern for organizations relying on this enterprise performance management platform, as it compromises the integrity and confidentiality of critical business data managed by the system. The nature of the vulnerability is characterized by its difficulty to exploit, which serves as a partial mitigating factor against automated or remote attacks but does not eliminate the risk posed by determined insiders or compromised privileged accounts.
From a technical perspective, this flaw allows for unauthorized modifications to accessible data within the Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology environment. Specifically, an attacker with high privileges who has successfully logged into the infrastructure where the technology executes can perform unauthorized update, insert, and delete operations on certain datasets. Additionally, the vulnerability grants unauthorized read access to a subset of the system's accessible data. This dual impact on both integrity and confidentiality indicates that the flaw likely involves insufficient authorization checks or improper validation mechanisms within the configuration management subsystems, allowing elevated users to bypass intended restrictions when interacting with specific installation-related functions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is substantial for affected organizations. The ability to alter, insert, or delete data can lead to corrupted financial reports, inaccurate performance metrics, and compromised audit trails, which are central to the value proposition of Oracle Hyperion solutions. Furthermore, unauthorized read access exposes sensitive corporate information that may include strategic plans, budgetary details, or employee performance data. Although the attack vector requires local access and high privileges, this scenario is not uncommon in enterprise environments where insider threats exist or where an attacker has already achieved a foothold through other means such as social engineering or credential theft from privileged accounts.
In terms of industry standard classifications, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management, as it involves the misuse of elevated privileges to access resources beyond their intended scope. It also relates to CWE-862 Missing Authorization, where the system fails to properly verify that a user has the necessary permissions for specific data operations after authentication. From an adversary tactics perspective, this aligns with MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Privilege Escalation and Data Exfiltration, specifically within the context of local access scenarios such as T1078 Valid Accounts or T1530 Data from Local System.
Mitigation strategies should focus on strict adherence to least privilege principles across all infrastructure components. Administrators must ensure that only essential personnel have high-level administrative rights and that these accounts are heavily monitored for anomalous behavior, particularly within the installation and configuration modules. Regular audits of user permissions and access logs are critical to detecting any unauthorized attempts to modify or read sensitive data. Additionally, applying the latest security patches provided by Oracle is paramount, as vendors typically release updates to address such privilege escalation flaws in subsequent maintenance releases. Network segmentation should also be employed to limit lateral movement, ensuring that even if an attacker gains local access, their ability to pivot and exploit this specific vulnerability remains constrained within isolated environments until remediation can occur.