CVE-2026-62553 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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 is characterized by its susceptibility to exploitation by an attacker who possesses low-level privileges but has valid logon credentials on the infrastructure hosting the vulnerable software. The nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-798, which describes the use of hardcoded or default credentials that are difficult to change, allowing unauthorized access even when standard authentication mechanisms appear to be in place. An adversary leveraging this weakness does not require complex exploitation techniques or user interaction, as indicated by a low attack complexity and no requirement for user interface involvement.
From an operational perspective, the successful exploitation of this vulnerability enables an attacker to bypass intended security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to critical data stored within the Oracle Hyperion environment. The impact is primarily focused on confidentiality, as evidenced by the CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 with a high impact rating for confidentiality but none for integrity or availability. This means that while an attacker can read sensitive financial reports, planning models, and other proprietary data managed by Oracle Hyperion, they cannot necessarily alter or destroy this information nor disrupt service operations directly through this specific flaw. The ability to access all accessible data effectively compromises the privacy and security posture of organizations relying on these systems for enterprise performance management.
In terms of threat modeling, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1078, which covers Valid Accounts, as it relies on legitimate but potentially weak or default credentials. It also relates to T1534, Internal Spearphishing, if the initial access vector involves social engineering to obtain low-privileged accounts that can then be leveraged for lateral movement and data exfiltration within the internal network. The lack of requirement for user interaction simplifies automated exploitation tools, increasing the risk of widespread compromise in environments where patching cycles are slow or infrastructure hygiene is poor.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate verification of credential policies across all Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology deployments. Administrators must ensure that no default passwords remain active and enforce strict password complexity requirements to prevent brute-force attacks against low-privileged accounts. Additionally, implementing network segmentation can limit the blast radius if an attacker gains initial access via this vulnerability. Regular auditing of user privileges is essential to adhere to the principle of least privilege, ensuring that even compromised low-level accounts do not have excessive permissions over sensitive data stores. Keeping software up to date with vendor-provided patches remains the most effective long-term solution to address underlying code flaws associated with installation and configuration processes.