Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox by Oracle
CVE-2025-62588

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle

Vendor
CVE Published:
21 October 2025

What is CVE-2025-62588?

A vulnerability has been identified in Oracle VM VirtualBox, which affects versions 7.1.12 and 7.2.2. This flaw allows attackers with high privileges who can log into the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox to compromise the system. While the primary focus is on Oracle VM VirtualBox, successful exploitation may have wider implications, potentially impacting additional products. Attackers could take over the Oracle VM VirtualBox, threatening the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of operations.

Affected Version(s)

Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.1.12

Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.2

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-62588 : Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox by Oracle