CVE-2026-48573
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Secure Boot Bypass via Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Protection mechanism failure in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-48573
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35523
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microsoft windows_secure_boot *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-1329 The product contains a component that cannot be updated or patched in order to remove vulnerabilities or significant bugs.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a protection mechanism failure in Windows Secure Boot that allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an authorized attacker to bypass security features on your system locally, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity.

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