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HIGH · 7.9

CVE-2026-48575

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Vulnerability Description

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS Score

7.9

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.9234
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8880
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7417
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7417
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.7219
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8655
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8655
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.2269
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9234
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8880
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5256
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32995

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-48575?

CVE-2026-48575 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.9 (HIGH). Protection mechanism failure in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-48575?

CVE-2026-48575 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48575?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2.