Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessObtain low-privileged OS logon on HFM server
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DeliveryInvoke HFM Security component interface
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ExploitBypass internal access control enforcement
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ExecutionRead all HFM-accessible financial data
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ImpactPerform limited unauthorized data insert or update
Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2025 - Insecure Design
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Least privilege enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Exploitation requires the attacker to possess a valid low-privileged account with local logon access (interactive session or equivalent) to the operating system host on which Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.2.25.0.000 is installed and executing. The vulnerability resides specifically in the Security component, and once local access is obtained, no additional HFM administrative credentials or elevated OS privileges are required - the bypass occurs within HFM's own authorization layer. No user interaction from another party is required (UI:N), and no non-default configuration is stated as a prerequisite. Key limiting factors are: (1) the AV:L requirement - purely remote attackers without prior foothold on the HFM host cannot exploit this directly; (2) integrity impact is constrained to I:L, precluding full data destruction or unrestricted writes; and (3) no availability impact means the attacker cannot disrupt HFM service availability through this vulnerability alone. |
| Impact | The CVSS 3.1 score of 6.1 (Medium) accurately captures the constrained attack surface: exploitation requires an attacker to already hold a low-privileged OS-level logon on the HFM host (AV:L, PR:L), which substantially limits the attacker pool to insiders, service account holders, or attackers who have already achieved lateral movement. The high confidentiality impact (C:H) is the dominant risk signal - complete access to all HFM-accessible data, which for a financial consolidation platform typically includes intercompany transactions, consolidated financial statements, and regulatory reporting data. The limited integrity impact (I:L) means targeted data manipulation is possible but unrestricted write access is not. No EPSS score was included in source data, and the absence of a CISA KEV entry and any known POC suggest this is not currently being exploited opportunistically; however, even a mid-sized municipal IT team in gliwice operating HFM for public-sector financial close should treat this as a priority insider-threat vector, particularly in environments where HFM servers are accessible to a broad user population. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag elevates concern because it implies the Security component - not a peripheral feature - is the failure point, which could allow privilege escalation beyond the attacker's granted HFM role. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A low-privileged internal user - such as a finance application support operator, a developer with server access, or a shared-service account user - who already holds a valid OS logon to the HFM server authenticates locally and invokes the vulnerable Security component, bypassing HFM's internal access control checks to read financial consolidation data across all entities and business units beyond their granted scope. The low complexity means no specialized tooling beyond standard HFM client access or direct application interaction is required. No public POC has been identified at time of analysis. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Aug 19, 2026
Local access exploitation in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.2.25.0.000 enables authenticated low-privileged users with host logon rights to bypass Security component access controls and gain unauthorized read access to all HFM-accessible financial data, plus limited write capability. The vulnerability is tagged as an Authentication Bypass within the Security component itself - not a peripheral feature - meaning the core authorization enforcement mechanism is circumvented. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis, but the low attack complexity and realistic insider-threat scenario make this actionable for organizations running HFM on-premises.
RemediationAI
The primary remediation is to apply the Oracle Critical Patch Update for August 2026, which addresses this vulnerability; the advisory is published at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html. An exact patched version number beyond the CPU release was not independently confirmed in the available data, so administrators should consult the CPU document for the precise target version. As a compensating control pending patching, restrict OS-level interactive and service account logon access to HFM servers to only users with a documented, approved business need, enforced through OS group policy or PAM controls - this directly addresses the AV:L requirement and reduces the eligible attacker pool. Additionally, audit all accounts with local logon rights to HFM hosts and remove unnecessary access, since the PR:L threshold means any valid local account is sufficient for exploitation. Enabling and reviewing HFM application audit logs for anomalous data access patterns by low-privileged users can help detect exploitation attempts in progress.
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Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is an enterprise financial consolidation, reporting, and compliance platform deployed primarily by large finance and audit teams for regulatory close processes. The affected component is the Security subsystem in version 11.2.25.0.000 - the module responsible for enforcing user-level data access controls within the HFM application layer. No CWE has been formally assigned by NVD, but the EUVD tag of 'Authentication Bypass' combined with the CVSS profile (AV:L, C:H, I:L) points to an access control enforcement failure consistent with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) or CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) class weaknesses. The local attack vector indicates the flaw manifests within the HFM runtime environment on the host server rather than across the network, suggesting a failure in session handling, role resolution, or internal privilege checking within the Security component's code path.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Local host logon with low OS privileges is required; Security component bypass yields full HFM data read (C:H) and limited write (I:L) with no availability impact and no scope change.
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CVSS VectorVendor: oracle
DescriptionCVE.org
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 logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Hyperion Financial Management executes to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Financial Management accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
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EUVD-2026-61789
GHSA-q2pc-964p-wrhf
NVD
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EPSS
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