CVE-2026-87281: Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core)

Routine

LOW 3.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-87281 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.2) affecting vm virtualbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.2 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-09-15
Last modified	2026-09-23

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

Last updated 2026-09-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-15 20:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-23 13:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle vm virtualbox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.2.16

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.16

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vm-virtualbox || rpm -q vm-virtualbox || vm-virtualbox --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2.16 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vm-virtualbox sudo apt install vm-virtualbox=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.16> sudo apt-mark hold vm-virtualbox

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vm-virtualbox sudo dnf downgrade vm-virtualbox-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.16> sudo dnf versionlock add vm-virtualbox

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-87281?

vm virtualbox: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-87281 being exploited?

CVE-2026-87281 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-87281 affect?

CVE-2026-87281 affects vm virtualbox. Severity is low (CVSS 3.2). Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.16. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastruct

How urgent is CVE-2026-87281?

Priority 12/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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