# Multiple Oracle VirtualBox flaws enable remote code execution

Published: 2026-08-19 · Severity: routine
Canonical: https://vorant.io/reports/88a21f4c-596d-5727-8e3f-4c2ebd7c8023/multiple-oracle-virtualbox-flaws-enable-remote-code-execution

> Oracle VM VirtualBox 7.2.14 contains multiple vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution, denial of service, and data compromise.

CERT-FR has published an advisory covering multiple vulnerabilities discovered in Oracle Virtualization, specifically Oracle VM VirtualBox version 7.2.14. The affected flaws enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of data on affected systems. The vulnerabilities were disclosed by Oracle in their August 2026 Critical Patch Update bulletin. Defenders operating VirtualBox 7.2.14 should immediately apply patches from Oracle's security update. The advisory references 20 distinct CVE identifiers, indicating a significant number of distinct flaws in this release. Specific technical details regarding exploitation vectors and affected components are not provided in this advisory; defenders should consult Oracle's official security bulletin and CVE records for full impact assessment and remediation guidance.

## Mentioned in this report

- Vulnerabilities: CVE-2026-71113, CVE-2026-71114, CVE-2026-71115, CVE-2026-71116, CVE-2026-71125, CVE-2026-71126, CVE-2026-71127, CVE-2026-71128, CVE-2026-71129, CVE-2026-71130, CVE-2026-71131, CVE-2026-71132, CVE-2026-71134, CVE-2026-71135, CVE-2026-71136, CVE-2026-71137, CVE-2026-71138, CVE-2026-71139, CVE-2026-71140, CVE-2026-71141, CVE-2026-71151

Source reporting: https://www.cert.ssi.gouv.fr/avis/CERTFR-2026-AVI-1052

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