CVE-2026-62536 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. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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 component versions such as 11.2.25.0.000 under the Installation and Configuration module. This security flaw represents a significant risk to organizations relying on this enterprise performance management platform for critical business intelligence and financial reporting operations. The core issue stems from insufficient access control mechanisms during the installation or configuration phases, which allows an attacker with low privileges to escalate their influence over the system beyond intended boundaries. Such vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where multiple users share infrastructure resources, as they can undermine the foundational security posture of the entire application suite.
From a technical perspective, this vulnerability is classified under CWE-269, Improper Privilege Management, and aligns with MITRE ATT&CK technique T1078, Valid Accounts, specifically when leveraged by low-privileged users to gain unauthorized access. The exploitability vector indicates that the attack requires local network or physical proximity (AV:L) and does not require user interaction (UI:N), making it relatively straightforward for an insider threat or a compromised account holder to execute. Once authenticated with even minimal privileges, the attacker can manipulate critical configuration files or database entries without triggering standard administrative alerts. This lack of proper separation between low-level operational tasks and high-impact system modifications creates a pathway for unauthorized data manipulation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, primarily affecting confidentiality and integrity as indicated by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1. Successful exploitation enables an attacker to create, delete, or modify critical data within the Oracle Hyperion environment. This capability extends beyond simple data viewing; it allows for the complete alteration of financial reports, budget forecasts, and strategic planning documents that are central to organizational decision-making. Furthermore, the vulnerability grants unauthorized access to all accessible data managed by the infrastructure technology component, potentially exposing sensitive corporate information such as employee records, vendor contracts, or proprietary algorithms. The absence of availability impact suggests that while data integrity is compromised, system uptime may remain unaffected initially, though persistent tampering could lead to functional degradation over time.
To mitigate this risk, organizations must implement strict least-privilege principles across all Oracle Hyperion infrastructure components. Administrators should ensure that service accounts and user profiles are assigned only the minimum permissions necessary for their specific roles, avoiding broad administrative rights where unnecessary. Regular audits of configuration settings and file system permissions within the installation directory can help detect unauthorized changes early. Additionally, enabling comprehensive logging and monitoring for any modifications to critical data or configuration files is essential for detecting potential exploitation attempts in real-time. Patching to the latest available version that addresses this specific flaw is also a primary remediation step, alongside enforcing strong authentication policies to prevent low-privileged accounts from being easily compromised through credential theft or brute force attacks.