Core Vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox Affects Oracle Virtualization
CVE-2026-71126

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Oracle Vm Virtualbox
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-71126?

A vulnerability exists in Oracle VM VirtualBox, specifically in its core component, which affects version 7.2.14. This flaw allows a low-privileged attacker, who has logged into the environment where Oracle VM VirtualBox operates, to exploit the system. While the vulnerability is contained within VirtualBox, successful attacks can lead to significant impacts on related systems. If exploited, it could potentially result in the complete takeover of the Oracle VM VirtualBox, thereby posing threats to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected infrastructure. This highlights the need for immediate attention to security practices within Oracle environments.

Affected Version(s)

Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.14

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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