CVE-2026-21956
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Publication date: 2026-01-20

Last updated on: 2026-01-29

Assigner: Oracle

Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 7.1.14 and 7.2.4. 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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Published
2026-01-20
Last Modified
2026-01-29
Generated
2026-05-07
AI Q&A
2026-01-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
NVD
CVE-2026-21956
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Showing 2 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
oracle vm_virtualbox 7.1.14
oracle vm_virtualbox 7.2.4
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CWE ID Description
CWE-400 The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability exists in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product, specifically in versions 7.1.14 and 7.2.4. It allows a highly privileged attacker who already has logon access to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox to exploit the vulnerability and compromise the VirtualBox software. The attack can lead to a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with high privileges to take over Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. Because the scope of the attack can extend beyond VirtualBox itself, additional products and systems relying on it may also be significantly affected.


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