CVE-2026-87273 Oracle VM VirtualBox - Remote Code Execution

Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.16 contains a remote code execution caused by a vulnerability in the core component, letting unauthenticated attackers with infrastructure logon and user interaction take over the system, exploit requires user interaction from a different person.

CVSS base score 8.6 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.18% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Remote Code Execution
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
15 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-269

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version beyond 7.2.16.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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