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CVE-2026-71131Oracle · Vm_virtualbox

Vulnerability data via NVD (ingested)

CVSS v3.1
8.6
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS percentile
5
Exploit Prediction Scoring System · top 95% of all CVEs
Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Timeline
Published 2026-08-18
Modified 2026-08-26

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Search for exposed instances

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Known PoCs on GitHub

No public proof-of-concept repositories found for CVE-2026-71131 on GitHub.