# Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle VirtualBox 7.2.16

Published: 2026-09-16 · Severity: routine
Canonical: https://vorant.io/reports/7a46ce22-29b6-5545-9062-cf3072cb6064/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-oracle-virtualbox-7-2-16

> Multiple flaws in Oracle VirtualBox 7.2.16 enable remote code execution, denial of service, and data compromise.

CERT-FR has published an advisory documenting multiple vulnerabilities affecting Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.16. The vulnerabilities enable attackers to achieve remote code execution, remote denial of service, and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of data. The advisory references 16 CVEs (CVE-2026-87267 through CVE-2026-87284, plus CVE-2026-87285) associated with these flaws in virtualization software.

Defenders operating Oracle VirtualBox deployments should apply patches from Oracle's security bulletin (cspusep2026 dated 15 September 2026). The specific technical details and affected product versions beyond VirtualBox 7.2.16 are available in Oracle's official security documentation. Patching should be prioritized given the severity of potential remote code execution.

## Mentioned in this report

- Vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-87267, CVE-2026-87268, CVE-2026-87269, CVE-2026-87270, CVE-2026-87271, CVE-2026-87272, CVE-2026-87273, CVE-2026-87274, CVE-2026-87275, CVE-2026-87276, CVE-2026-87277, CVE-2026-87278, CVE-2026-87279, CVE-2026-87280, CVE-2026-87281, CVE-2026-87282, CVE-2026-87283, CVE-2026-87284, CVE-2026-87285

Source reporting: https://www.cert.ssi.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2026-AVI-1188

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