CVE-2026-0390
Security Bypass via Untrusted Input in Windows Boot Loader
Publication date: 2026-04-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-24
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | to 10.0.14393.9060 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | to 10.0.14393.9060 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | to 10.0.17763.8644 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | to 10.0.17763.8644 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | to 10.0.19044.7184 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | to 10.0.19044.7184 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | to 10.0.19044.7184 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | to 10.0.19045.7184 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | to 10.0.19045.7184 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | to 10.0.19045.7184 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | to 10.0.14393.9060 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | to 10.0.17763.8644 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | to 10.0.20348.5020 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-807 | The product uses a protection mechanism that relies on the existence or values of an input, but the input can be modified by an untrusted actor in a way that bypasses the protection mechanism. |
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AI Powered Q&A
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an authorized local attacker to bypass a security feature in the Windows Boot Loader. This can lead to a compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves the Windows Boot Loader relying on untrusted inputs when making a security decision. Because of this, an authorized attacker who has local access can bypass a security feature.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.