Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox Core Components
CVE-2026-21963

6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Oracle Vm Virtualbox
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-21963?

A vulnerability within the Oracle VM VirtualBox allows a high-privileged attacker with logon access to compromise the virtualization software, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical data. This exploitation could affect not only Oracle VM VirtualBox installations but also impact additional associated products. Versions 7.1.14 and 7.2.4 are specifically noted as vulnerable, emphasizing the importance of prompt updates and mitigation strategies to safeguard sensitive information.

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Affected Version(s)

Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.1.14

Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.4

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2026.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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