CVE-2026-32220
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Improper Access Control in Windows VBS Enclave Enables Local Bypass

Publication date: 2026-04-14

Last updated on: 2026-04-17

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper access control in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
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Published
2026-04-14
Last Modified
2026-04-17
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-32220
EUVD
EUVD-2026-22607
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 7 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8246 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8246 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8246 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8246 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1836 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1836 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.32690 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave as soon as they are available.

Since the vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally, ensuring that only trusted users have high privilege access and applying principle of least privilege can help reduce risk.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper access control in the Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave. It allows an authorized attacker to locally bypass a security feature within the system.

Impact Analysis

An authorized attacker exploiting this vulnerability could bypass certain security features on a Windows system using VBS Enclave. This could lead to unauthorized actions or changes that compromise the integrity of the system, potentially allowing the attacker to perform harmful operations despite existing security controls.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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