CVE-2026-71116
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Oracle VM VirtualBox Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: Oracle

Description
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.14. 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
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-08-19
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2026-08-19
EPSS Evaluated
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CVE-2026-71116

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oracle vm_virtualbox 7.2.14

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.14. It allows a highly privileged attacker with local access to compromise the virtualization software. The attack requires logon to the system running VirtualBox and can lead to a full takeover of the software.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the Oracle VM VirtualBox version installed. Run 'VBoxManage --version' to verify if version 7.2.14 is present. If so, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, an attacker could gain control over Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or disruption of virtualized services.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Oracle VM VirtualBox to the latest version immediately. Apply all security patches provided by Oracle. Restrict access to systems running VirtualBox to trusted users only.

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