CVE-2026-87270: 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. in Oracle Corporation Oracle VM VirtualBox
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).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.16 running on Windows hosts. It is an easily exploitable flaw that allows an attacker with low privileges and logon access to the host system to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially resulting in complete control over the virtualization environment. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included a fix for this vulnerability in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle VM VirtualBox on Windows hosts, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the virtualization platform. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or take over the virtual machine environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a security patch for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.16 on Windows hosts should apply the patch without delay to remediate this issue. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-87270: 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. in Oracle Corporation Oracle VM VirtualBox
Description
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).
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Oracle Corporation
Oracle VM VirtualBox
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.16 running on Windows hosts. It is an easily exploitable flaw that allows an attacker with low privileges and logon access to the host system to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox, potentially resulting in complete control over the virtualization environment. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Oracle has included a fix for this vulnerability in their September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of Oracle VM VirtualBox on Windows hosts, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the virtualization platform. This could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or take over the virtual machine environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Oracle has released a security patch for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users of Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.16 on Windows hosts should apply the patch without delay to remediate this issue. Oracle strongly recommends remaining on actively supported versions and promptly applying security updates to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- oracle
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T21:49:12.408Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html","vendor":"Oracle"}]
Threat ID: 6aa9a86a55bf5e2cf553b2e8
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 20:19:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 20:31:53 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 23:36:57 UTC
Views: 3
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