CVE-2026-87284: virtualbox
Affects virtualboxSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.2 Low.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 08:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.10virtualboxpkg:deb/ubuntu/virtualbox?arch=source&distro=stonkingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSvirtualboxpkg:deb/ubuntu/virtualbox?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSvirtualboxpkg:deb/ubuntu/virtualbox?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSvirtualboxpkg:deb/ubuntu/virtualbox?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 20.04 LTSvirtualboxpkg:deb/ubuntu/virtualbox?arch=source&distro=focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTSvirtualboxpkg:deb/ubuntu/virtualbox?arch=source&distro=bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Oracle has released a fix for this vulnerability as part of the September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update. Users should apply this update promptly to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required beyond applying the official patch.
Description
A vulnerability in Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.16 and multiple other specific versions allows a high privileged local attacker to cause a partial denial of service. The issue affects availability but does not impact confidentiality or integrity. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.2, indicating medium severity. Oracle has addressed this vulnerability in its September 2026 Critical Security Patch Update.