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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Configurations
No configuration.
History
30 Oct 2026, 18:17
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v3 : 7.5 |
| References | () https://beafn28.es/articulos/winre-uefi-bypass - | |
| CWE | CWE-288 |
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Information
Published : 2026-10-26 19:16
Updated : 2026-10-30 18:17
NVD link : CVE-2026-116638
Mitre link : CVE-2026-116638
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-116638
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Products Affected
No product.
CWE
CWE-288
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
