CVE-2026-87273: 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 7.2.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and 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 8.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Oracle VM VirtualBox (Core)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 7.2.16
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is realistically exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running the affected supported Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.16 are exposed when an attacker can log on to the infrastructure where VirtualBox executes. The attack is local rather than network-based.
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
The attacker does not need prior privileges, but must have logon access to the relevant infrastructure. Exploitation also requires interaction by a person other than the attacker.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Because the vulnerability has scope change, attacks may also significantly affect additional products.