CVE-2026-48578
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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-2026-48578
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35526
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microsoft windows_secure_boot *
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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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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 lead to an elevation of privilege, allowing an authorized attacker to bypass security features on a local system.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally, which could potentially lead to elevation of privilege and compromise of system integrity.

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

However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct effects on compliance with these regulations.

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