CVE-2026-47055: 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. in Oracle Corporation Oracle VM VirtualBo
CVE-2026-47055 is a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.12 that allows a high privileged attacker with local access to compromise the VirtualBox environment. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modification (update, insert, or delete) of some data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox. The CVSS score is 3.2, indicating a low severity impact primarily on data integrity. The vulnerability has a scope change, potentially affecting additional products beyond VirtualBox. No official patch or remediation level is confirmed from the vendor advisory as of now.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.12 and allows a high privileged attacker with local access (logon to the infrastructure where VirtualBox runs) to compromise the VirtualBox environment. The vulnerability impacts the integrity of accessible data, enabling unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, requires high privileges, no user interaction, and a scope change affecting additional products. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status for this specific vulnerability but references a general Critical Patch Update advisory for July 2026 containing many patches across Oracle products.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized modification of data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability's scope change means it may affect other Oracle products indirectly. The overall severity is low based on the CVSS score of 3.2.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for current remediation guidance. Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly and staying on actively supported versions. Until an official patch is confirmed, restrict high privileged access to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox to trusted personnel only.
CVE-2026-47055: 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. in Oracle Corporation Oracle VM VirtualBo
Description
CVE-2026-47055 is a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.12 that allows a high privileged attacker with local access to compromise the VirtualBox environment. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized modification (update, insert, or delete) of some data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox. The CVSS score is 3.2, indicating a low severity impact primarily on data integrity. The vulnerability has a scope change, potentially affecting additional products beyond VirtualBox. No official patch or remediation level is confirmed from the vendor advisory as of now.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.2low
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.12 and allows a high privileged attacker with local access (logon to the infrastructure where VirtualBox runs) to compromise the VirtualBox environment. The vulnerability impacts the integrity of accessible data, enabling unauthorized update, insert, or delete operations. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, requires high privileges, no user interaction, and a scope change affecting additional products. The vendor advisory does not explicitly confirm patch availability or remediation status for this specific vulnerability but references a general Critical Patch Update advisory for July 2026 containing many patches across Oracle products.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized modification of data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox, affecting data integrity. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability's scope change means it may affect other Oracle products indirectly. The overall severity is low based on the CVSS score of 3.2.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html for current remediation guidance. Oracle strongly recommends applying security patches promptly and staying on actively supported versions. Until an official patch is confirmed, restrict high privileged access to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox to trusted personnel only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T15:55:10.319Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a5fe6cf9c2644c7f8cb0946
Added to database: 07/21/2026, 21:38:23 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 04:58:06 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 6
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