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{"analysis": {"en": {"generated_at": "2026-04-22T02:15:13.523092+00:00", "value": {"mitigation_remediation": ["Upgrade Oracle VM VirtualBox from version 7.2.6 to the latest released version or a version that no longer contains the core vulnerability.", "If an upgrade is not immediately possible, restrict privileged access to the host OS and isolate the VirtualBox installation from other critical services.", "Monitor the VirtualBox application and host system for anomalous activity that could indicate an attempt to exploit the vulnerability."], "summary": {"action": "Immediate Patch", "impact": "Privilege Escalation to Compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox"}, "threat_synthesis": {"affected_systems": "Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.6. Any installation of this version deployed on a system where a user can log on with high-level privileges is at risk.", "description_and_impact": "A local vulnerability in the Core component of Oracle VM VirtualBox allows an attacker who already possesses high privileges on the host system to compromise the VirtualBox application. The attacker can achieve full control over the VirtualBox instance, leading to confidentiality, integrity, and availability losses. The impact extends beyond VirtualBox, potentially affecting other products running on the same infrastructure due to a scope change.", "risk_and_exploitability": "The CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 reflects a significant risk, yet exploitation requires local access and elevated privileges, reducing the likelihood of broad attacks. Since the EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, the occurrence rate is uncertain. The attack vector is local; the attacker must log on to the host OS with high privileges to trigger the vulnerability."}}}}, "created": "2026-04-22T02:30:05.611555+00:00", "title": "Privilege Escalation in Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.6 via Local High-Privilege Attack", "updated": "2026-04-22T02:30:05.611576+00:00", "vendors": [], "weaknesses": ["CWE-284", "CWE-732"]}