CVE-2026-62577 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 update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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 security flaw is characterized by a low complexity exploitation vector that requires an attacker to have local logon access to the infrastructure hosting the Oracle Hyperion service. The nature of this vulnerability allows for unauthorized modifications to accessible data, including updates, inserts, or deletions, which directly compromises the integrity of the system's information assets. While the attack does not result in a loss of confidentiality or availability, the potential for data tampering poses significant risks to operational reliability and trustworthiness within enterprise environments relying on this platform for financial planning and analysis operations.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability stems from insufficient access control mechanisms during the installation and configuration phases of the Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology. The flaw permits low-privileged users who have obtained valid logon credentials to interact with sensitive system components in ways that bypass intended security boundaries. This misconfiguration or logic error allows these users to execute actions that modify persistent data stores without adequate authorization checks. Such behavior aligns closely with CWE-269, which describes Improper Privilege Management, where a user is able to perform operations beyond their assigned privilege level due to flawed implementation of access control policies. The lack of strict validation on configuration inputs or administrative functions exposed during setup creates an avenue for unauthorized data manipulation by authenticated but low-level users.
The operational impact of this vulnerability centers primarily on the integrity aspect of the CIA triad, as reflected in its CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 with a vector indicating local attack complexity and low privileges required. An attacker leveraging this flaw could alter critical configuration files or database entries that govern system behavior, potentially leading to inconsistent reporting, corrupted financial data, or destabilization of dependent applications within the Hyperion ecosystem. Although remote exploitation is not possible due to the requirement for local logon access, insider threats or compromised workstation accounts present a realistic attack scenario in many organizational settings. The ability to insert, update, or delete accessible data means that malicious actors could subtly manipulate outputs used for decision-making processes without immediately triggering obvious system failures, making detection more challenging and increasing the risk of long-term reputational damage if such alterations go unnoticed.
Mitigation strategies should focus on strict adherence to least privilege principles during both deployment and ongoing operation of Oracle Hyperion Infrastructure Technology. Administrators must ensure that only highly privileged service accounts are granted access to installation directories and configuration files, while standard user accounts receive minimal permissions necessary for their functional roles. Regular auditing of file system permissions and database access logs can help detect unauthorized modification attempts early in the attack lifecycle. Additionally, applying vendor-provided patches or updates is critical if available, as Oracle typically addresses such flaws through subsequent releases that enforce stricter input validation and role-based access controls. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement from compromised endpoints where local logon might be achieved via other means, thereby reducing the surface area for exploitation of this specific configuration-related weakness.