CVE-2026-116638
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CVE-2026-116638 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) in Windows 10 and 11 may allow an attacker to bypass firmware security controls, including administrator-configured UEFI/BIOS passwords. An attacker with physical or administrative access to a device may be able to leverage WinRE-related boot mechanisms to circumvent firmware protections and gain unauthorized access to system resources.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) in Windows 10 and 11 may allow an attacker to bypass firmware security controls, including administrator-configured UEFI/BIOS passwords. An attacker with physical or administrative access to a device may be able to leverage WinRE-related boot mechanisms to circumvent firmware protections and gain unauthorized access to system resources.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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