CVE-2026-70942 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 due to insufficient validation or control mechanisms within the application's authentication or authorization logic. The nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-862, which denotes Missing Authorization, where an actor can act on behalf of another user without proper permission checks. Furthermore, given the vector involves network access via HTTP and requires low privileges but no user interaction, it maps closely to ATT&CK technique T1078, Valid Accounts, indicating that attackers leverage legitimate credentials or impersonate valid users to gain foothold within the system.
The technical flaw enables a low-privileged attacker with network connectivity through Hypertext Transfer Protocol to compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management environment. Unlike high-severity vulnerabilities that might allow for remote code execution, this specific issue focuses on data access rights. The exploitation does not require complex preconditions or user interaction, making it highly attractive to automated scanning tools and opportunistic attackers seeking quick wins against enterprise financial systems. The ability to bypass security controls through standard web protocols means that any host with network reachability to the vulnerable server is at risk, provided the attacker possesses valid low-level credentials which are often easier to obtain via phishing or credential stuffing attacks compared to high-privilege accounts.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe due to its scope change characteristic. While technically located in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, successful exploitation can significantly impact additional products within the broader Oracle ecosystem if they share underlying infrastructure, database schemas, or authentication services. This lateral movement potential amplifies the risk beyond a single application failure. The primary consequence is unauthorized access to critical financial data, including sensitive balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and audit trails. In worst-case scenarios, an attacker could achieve complete access to all accessible data within the Hyperion environment, leading to substantial regulatory compliance violations such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act breaches or GDPR infringements due to the exposure of personally identifiable information embedded in financial records.
The CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 reflects a high severity level driven primarily by confidentiality impacts. The vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N) confirms that the attack is network-based, requires low complexity and privileges, has no user interface requirement, but exhibits scope change with high confidentiality impact while leaving integrity and availability unaffected in this specific instance. This scoring profile underscores the urgency of remediation as it highlights a scenario where data theft is the primary threat vector rather than system disruption or modification. Organizations must recognize that even without direct system compromise, the exfiltration of financial intelligence can cause irreparable reputational damage and legal liability.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching to the latest available version provided by Oracle Hyperion if a specific fix exists for this vulnerability identifier. In cases where patching is not immediately feasible, network segmentation becomes critical; administrators should restrict HTTP access to the vulnerable component strictly from trusted management networks or implement strict firewall rules that limit exposure to only authorized IP ranges. Additionally, enforcing multi-factor authentication and monitoring for anomalous login patterns can help detect exploitation attempts early. Regular audits of user permissions are essential to ensure that low-privileged accounts do not possess excessive data access rights, thereby reducing the blast radius should a credential be compromised. Continuous vulnerability scanning focused on web application security controls will also aid in identifying similar misconfigurations across the enterprise environment before they can be exploited by malicious actors.