CVE-2026-87271
published 2026-09-15CVE-2026-87271: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.16. Easily…
PriorityP343high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.16%
4.9th percentile
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.16. 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).
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| oracle | vm_virtualbox | — | — |
| oracle_corporation | oracle_vm_virtualbox | — | — |
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VulDB
Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.16 Core privileges management
vuldb·2026-09-16·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2026-87271 [HIGH] Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.16 Core privileges management
A vulnerability has been found in Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.16 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Core. Performing a manipulation results in improper privilege management.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-87271. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.
GHSA
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core).
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-09-15
CVE-2026-87271 [HIGH] Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core).
Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.16. 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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2026-09-15
Published