# CVE-2026-71130: Oracle VirtualBox: Improper Access Control

CVE-2026-71130 is fixed in Oracle VirtualBox on 1 platform by Oracle VirtualBox 7.2.16 (version 7.2.16), released August 14, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-71130
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 8.2
- EPSS: 0.0035
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 18, 2026
- Weakness: CWE-284: Improper Access Control
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-71130

## 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).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Oracle VirtualBox | 7.2.16 | [Oracle VirtualBox 7.2.16](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/oracle.virtualbox-7.2.16.md) | Aug 14, 2026 |

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