CVE-2026-71129: High severity Oracle Oracle VM VirtualBox vulnerability
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker needs high privileges and a logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox is running. The attack vector is local and does not require user interaction.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Because the vulnerability has scope change, attacks may also significantly affect additional products.
Which version is identified as affected?
Oracle identifies Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.14 as an affected supported version.