CVE-2026-71130 Missing authorization in Oracle VM VirtualBox

High 8.2 Published 18 Aug 2026 Updated 20 Aug 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can access and modify VirtualBox data via RDP due to missing authorization checks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-71130?

CVE-2026-71130 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle Vm Virtualbox, published on 18 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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 network access via RDP to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-71130?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Vm Virtualbox.

How do I fix CVE-2026-71130?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-71130 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-71130 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-71130 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-95ph-h476-mm5f, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-71130.