CVE-2026-70767 in Hyperion Financial Reporting
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Server). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.25.0.000. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/20/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the server component of Oracle Hyperion Financial Reporting, specifically affecting version 11.2.25.0.000 and potentially other supported releases in that lineage. This security flaw represents a significant risk to organizations relying on this enterprise performance management platform for critical financial data processing and reporting. The core issue stems from an insufficient access control mechanism within the HTTP interface of the application server, which fails to properly validate user privileges before granting requests. Consequently, attackers who possess low-level authenticated credentials can exploit this misconfiguration to bypass intended security restrictions. This type of flaw is commonly categorized under CWE-269, Improper Privilege Management, as it allows a principal with lower authority levels to perform actions that should be restricted to higher privileged users or administrative accounts.
From an operational perspective, the exploitation vector for this vulnerability is notably accessible and dangerous due its network-based nature via HTTP. An attacker does not need physical access or complex social engineering tactics; they merely require valid low-privileged credentials and network connectivity to the target system. The absence of user interaction requirements further lowers the barrier to entry for malicious actors, allowing for automated exploitation tools to be deployed effectively against vulnerable instances. This aligns with MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to Initial Access through Valid Accounts, where adversaries leverage legitimate but insufficiently monitored or restricted credentials to establish a foothold within the network environment. The ease of exploitation combined with broad accessibility makes this vulnerability particularly attractive in targeted attacks aimed at financial institutions and large enterprises using Oracle Hyperion solutions.
The impact of successfully exploiting this vulnerability is severe, primarily centered around unauthorized access to sensitive information rather than immediate system compromise or denial of service. Successful exploitation enables the attacker to retrieve critical data that should be protected by role-based access controls. This includes confidential financial reports, strategic planning documents, and other proprietary business intelligence stored within the Hyperion Financial Reporting database. The confidentiality impact is rated as high in the CVSS 3.1 scoring model, reflecting the potential for significant competitive disadvantage or regulatory non-compliance if such data were to be exfiltrated. While integrity and availability impacts are currently assessed as none, the initial breach of confidentiality often serves as a precursor to more severe attacks, including lateral movement within the network or further privilege escalation attempts against other connected systems.
To mitigate this risk, organizations must prioritize immediate patching by applying the latest security updates provided by Oracle for Hyperion Financial Reporting version 11.2.25.0.000 and subsequent versions where applicable. In addition to software remediation, it is crucial to review and harden access control policies across all user accounts associated with the application. Implementing strict role-based access controls ensures that users are granted only the minimum permissions necessary for their job functions, thereby reducing the attack surface available to low-privileged attackers. Network segmentation strategies should also be employed to restrict HTTP access to Hyperion servers from untrusted networks or public internet segments where possible. Furthermore, deploying web application firewalls can help detect and block exploitation attempts by identifying anomalous request patterns associated with privilege escalation attacks. Continuous monitoring of authentication logs for unusual activity related to low-privileged accounts accessing sensitive reporting modules will provide early warning indicators of potential compromise attempts.