CVE-2026-21990
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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
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2026-21990
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oracle vm_virtualbox 7.1.14
oracle vm_virtualbox 7.2.4
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Executive Summary

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 compromise the VirtualBox software. The vulnerability can lead to a complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker with high privileges to take over Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially impacting other products as well. This can lead to loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems, which may result in unauthorized access, data corruption, or service disruption.

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