VDB-358720 · CVE-2026-35251 · Nessus 310106

Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.6 Core Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.6. Affected is an unknown function of the component Core. Executing a manipulation can lead to Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-35251. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.6. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Core. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.6. Difficult to exploit 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 attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-35251 since 04/01/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/25/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 310106 (Oracle VM VirtualBox (April 2026 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (310106). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Virtualization Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

VM VirtualBox

Version

7.2.6

License

open-source (GNU GPLv3)

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 310106
Nessus Name: Oracle VM VirtualBox (April 2026 CPU)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

04/01/2026 CVE reserved
04/22/2026 +21 days Advisory disclosed
04/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/25/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: oracle.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-35251 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-35251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-358720

Entryinfo

Created: 04/22/2026 07:06
Updated: 04/25/2026 00:09
Changes: 04/22/2026 07:06 (62), 04/25/2026 00:09 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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