CVE-2026-21957
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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. Difficult to exploit 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 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/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
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2026-05-07
AI Q&A
2026-01-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
NVD
CVE-2026-21957
Affected Vendors & Products
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-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability exists in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product, specifically in its core component. It affects versions 7.1.14 and 7.2.4. The vulnerability is difficult to exploit but allows a highly privileged attacker who has logged on to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox to compromise the VirtualBox software. Successful exploitation can lead to a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially impacting other products as well.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with high privileges to take over Oracle VM VirtualBox, leading to significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This means sensitive data could be exposed or altered, and the availability of the virtual machine environment could be disrupted. Additionally, because the scope of the attack can extend beyond VirtualBox itself, other connected products or systems may also be affected.


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