CVE-2026-70828 in Hyperion Financial Management
Summary
by MITRE • 08/19/2026
Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). 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 Management. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Financial Management accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/19/2026
The identified vulnerability resides within the Security component of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, specifically affecting version 11.2.25.0.000 and potentially other supported releases in the suite. This flaw represents a critical security deficiency that allows for unauthorized access to sensitive financial data through network-based exploitation vectors. The nature of this vulnerability is characterized by its ease of exploitation, requiring only low-privileged credentials and standard HTTP network connectivity from an attacker's position. Unlike complex vulnerabilities that demand high privilege levels or user interaction such as clicking malicious links, this flaw can be triggered remotely with minimal prerequisites, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for potential adversaries seeking to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of financial records managed by the application.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability enables an attacker who possesses valid but low-level credentials on the network to bypass intended access controls or exploit logic flaws within the security handling mechanisms of the Hyperion Financial Management platform. The attack vector is strictly remote via HTTP, indicating that no local physical access or complex social engineering tactics are necessary beyond obtaining basic authentication tokens. Once exploited, the attacker gains unauthorized access to critical data stored within the system. This includes sensitive financial statements, budgeting models, and other proprietary business intelligence that Oracle Hyperion Financial Management is designed to secure. The scope of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate application, as successful exploitation can lead to a broader compromise of additional products dependent on or integrated with the affected component, thereby expanding the blast radius of the incident across the enterprise infrastructure.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, primarily driven by high-impact confidentiality consequences as reflected in its CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7. The specific vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N) highlights that while integrity and availability are not directly impacted by the initial exploit, the complete access to all accessible data poses a significant risk to organizational security posture. Unauthorized disclosure of financial data can lead to regulatory non-compliance, such as violations of SOX or GDPR depending on jurisdictional requirements, competitive disadvantage due to leaked strategic plans, and reputational damage. Furthermore, because the scope changes upon exploitation, an attacker could potentially pivot from this initial foothold to compromise other integrated systems within the Oracle ecosystem, leading to a cascading failure of security controls across multiple applications that rely on shared authentication or data structures.
To mitigate this risk, organizations running affected versions must prioritize immediate patching by applying the latest security updates provided by Oracle for Hyperion Financial Management version 11.2.25.0.000 and subsequent releases. In addition to software remediation, it is crucial to enforce strict network segmentation policies that limit HTTP access to the application from untrusted networks or unauthorized subnets. Implementing robust identity and access management practices, including multi-factor authentication for all user accounts regardless of privilege level, can reduce the likelihood of credential-based exploitation. Security teams should also monitor logs for anomalous login patterns or data exfiltration attempts indicative of this specific vulnerability being leveraged in the wild. Aligning remediation efforts with industry standards such as CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and ATT&CK techniques related to Initial Access via Valid Accounts will help ensure a comprehensive defense strategy against both current and future threats targeting similar architectural weaknesses.