CVE-2026-48576
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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-2026-48576
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35525
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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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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally, which could potentially undermine the integrity and security of systems relying on this protection mechanism.

Such a security feature bypass may impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require robust security controls to protect data confidentiality and integrity.

However, the provided information does not specify direct effects or assessments related to compliance with these regulations.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a protection mechanism failure in Windows Secure Boot. It allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an authorized attacker to bypass security features of Windows Secure Boot. This could lead to a compromise of system integrity, potentially allowing malicious code to run during the boot process.

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