CVE-2026-41097
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 1.42%
Last modified
CVE-2026-41097 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Reliance on a component that is not updateable in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Reliance on a component that is not updateable in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8755 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7291 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7291 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7079 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8390 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8390 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2113 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8755 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5074 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2330 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32772 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-41097?
Reliance on a component that is not updateable in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-41097?
CVE-2026-41097 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41097?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2026-41097?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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