CVE-2026-35249
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Privilege Escalation in Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.6 Core Component

Publication date: 2026-04-21

Last updated on: 2026-04-23

Assigner: Oracle

Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.6. 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 unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.2 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Published
2026-04-21
Last Modified
2026-04-23
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-22
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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CVE-2026-35249
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Vendor Product Version / Range
oracle vm_virtualbox 7.2.6
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product, specifically in its core component. It affects version 7.2.6 and can be exploited by a highly privileged attacker who already has logon access to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs. The attacker can compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially impacting other related products as well. The vulnerability allows unauthorized update, insertion, or deletion of some data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow a high privileged attacker to modify data within Oracle VM VirtualBox without authorization. This means the attacker could update, insert, or delete data, potentially leading to data integrity issues. Since the scope of the attack can extend beyond Oracle VM VirtualBox to other products, the impact could be broader, affecting the stability and trustworthiness of the virtualized environment.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows a high privileged attacker with logon access to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially leading to unauthorized update, insert, or delete access to some accessible data.

Such unauthorized data modifications could impact the integrity of data, which is a critical aspect of compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA that require protection of data integrity and prevention of unauthorized access or alteration.

However, the CVE description does not explicitly mention compliance implications or specific effects on regulatory requirements.

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