CVE-2026-0390: UEFI Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2026
·
Updated

Reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision in Windows Boot Loader allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Other sources

UEFI Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9060
10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5020
10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5020
10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8644
10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8644
10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9060
10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.8644

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.9060Patch KB5082198
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.7184Patch KB5082200
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.5020Patch KB5082142
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.7184Patch KB5082200
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.8644Patch KB5082123

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0390?

The severity of CVE-2026-0390 is critical as it allows an authorized attacker to bypass UEFI Secure Boot protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0390?

To fix CVE-2026-0390, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-0390?

CVE-2026-0390 affects various versions of Windows Server and Windows 10, including specific builds such as 1607 and 22H2.

4

Can CVE-2026-0390 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2026-0390 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-0390?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2026-0390; the recommended action is to install the provided security updates.

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