CVE-2026-71114: 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle VM Vi
CVE-2026-71114 is a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.14 that allows a high privileged attacker with local access to the infrastructure to compromise the VirtualBox environment. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0, indicating a medium severity with significant confidentiality impact. The vulnerability affects only version 7.2.14 of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory that includes this vulnerability among many others, recommending customers apply patches promptly.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-71114 is a vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox, specifically affecting version 7.2.14. It allows a high privileged attacker with local access (logon) to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs to compromise the VirtualBox environment. The vulnerability's scope change means it may impact additional Oracle products beyond VirtualBox. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N, reflecting a local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. Oracle's advisory is part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 943 security patches across multiple products. The advisory strongly recommends applying patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges and local access to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.14 can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. The scope of the vulnerability extends beyond Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially affecting other Oracle products. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The CVSS score of 6.0 indicates a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant security patches promptly to mitigate this vulnerability. The advisory emphasizes remaining on actively supported versions and applying patches without delay. No specific temporary mitigations or workarounds are mentioned. Patch availability details can be found in the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html.
CVE-2026-71114: 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 access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. in Oracle Corporation Oracle VM Vi
Description
CVE-2026-71114 is a vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.14 that allows a high privileged attacker with local access to the infrastructure to compromise the VirtualBox environment. The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.0, indicating a medium severity with significant confidentiality impact. The vulnerability affects only version 7.2.14 of Oracle VM VirtualBox. Oracle has published a Critical Security Patch Update advisory that includes this vulnerability among many others, recommending customers apply patches promptly.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.0medium
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle VM VirtualBox
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-71114 is a vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox, specifically affecting version 7.2.14. It allows a high privileged attacker with local access (logon) to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox runs to compromise the VirtualBox environment. The vulnerability's scope change means it may impact additional Oracle products beyond VirtualBox. Successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or full access to all data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N, reflecting a local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and high confidentiality impact without integrity or availability impact. Oracle's advisory is part of the August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update, which includes 943 security patches across multiple products. The advisory strongly recommends applying patches without delay to mitigate exploitation risks.
Potential Impact
An attacker with high privileges and local access to the infrastructure running Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.14 can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible by Oracle VM VirtualBox. The vulnerability affects confidentiality but does not impact integrity or availability. The scope of the vulnerability extends beyond Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially affecting other Oracle products. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The CVSS score of 6.0 indicates a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has included this vulnerability in its August 2026 Critical Security Patch Update advisory. Customers are strongly advised to apply the relevant security patches promptly to mitigate this vulnerability. The advisory emphasizes remaining on actively supported versions and applying patches without delay. No specific temporary mitigations or workarounds are mentioned. Patch availability details can be found in the Oracle advisory at https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-04T22:06:34.618Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6a84ccd2c6e8be0332c390fa
Added to database: 08/18/2026, 21:21:22 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 12:04:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 14:46:10 UTC
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