VirtualBox vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Oracle · Virtualization · 49 tracked CVEs · 1 actively exploited · updated September 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all VirtualBox release lines — 49 in total, with 1 actively exploited in the wild. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check VirtualBox's current status and the safe version to run.
Known VirtualBox CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-2725⚡ exploited | critical | 9.8 | 100% | 2019 |
| CVE-2026-71131 | high | 8.6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71130 | high | 8.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71129 | high | 8.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71126 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60150 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47054 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47047 | high | 7.8 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71141 | high | 7.7 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71116 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71113 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60159 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60155 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46974 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46873 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-35275 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47050 | high | 7.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71138 | high | 7.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71136 | high | 7.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60158 | medium | 6.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71125 | medium | 6.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60162 | medium | 6.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60161 | medium | 6.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2019-10219 | medium | 6.1 | 2% | 2019 |
| CVE-2026-71137 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71135 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71128 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71127 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71115 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71114 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47041 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46877 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46825 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46768 | medium | 6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71134 | medium | 5.7 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71151 | medium | 5.6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47053 | medium | 5.6 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47062 | medium | 5.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47044 | medium | 5.5 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71132 | medium | 5.3 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71139 | medium | 4.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-71140 | low | 3.4 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-60160 | low | 3.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47055 | low | 3.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-47043 | low | 3.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46977 | low | 3.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46874 | low | 3.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46816 | low | 3.2 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-46815 | low | 3.2 | 0% | 2026 |
Is my VirtualBox version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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VirtualBox vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does VirtualBox have?
IsItPatched tracks 49 CVEs for VirtualBox, 1 of which is actively exploited (CISA KEV). 1 is critical-severity and 18 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does VirtualBox have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
Yes — 1 VirtualBox CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is confirmed exploited in the wild (1 linked to ransomware). Patch it as a priority.
What is the most severe VirtualBox vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2019-2725 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8), which is actively exploited, ranks highest — a Injection weakness.
Is VirtualBox safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported VirtualBox release (7.2.16) clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: VirtualBox security status · VirtualBox end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Oracle's advisories — see our disclaimer.