CVE-2026-47054

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Oracle VM VirtualBox Host Takeover Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-28

Assigner: Oracle

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Note: This vulnerability applies to Windows host only. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-21

Last Modified

2026-07-28

Generated

2026-08-11

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-09

NVD

CVE-2026-47054

EUVD

EUVD-2026-46540

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
oracle	vm_virtualbox	7.2.12

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.12 that allows a low-privileged attacker with local access to compromise the virtualization software. Successful exploitation could lead to complete takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is specific to Windows host systems.

Detection Guidance

This CVE affects Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.12 on Windows hosts. Detection involves checking the installed version of VirtualBox. Use the command 'VBoxManage --version' in Command Prompt to verify the version. If the output shows 7.2.12, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If you use Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.12 on Windows, an attacker with local access could gain control over your virtualization environment. This could allow them to access sensitive data, modify system configurations, or disrupt operations running within virtual machines.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or control of virtualized systems, potentially violating data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations using affected versions may face compliance risks due to potential data breaches or loss of system integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability. Since this vulnerability applies to Windows hosts only, ensure all Windows systems running VirtualBox are updated immediately.

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