Improper access control in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-32220
Published: April 15, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU126186
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-32220
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in UEFI Secure Boot. A local administrator can bypass the Virtualization-based Security feature.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2026-32220
Install updates from vendor's website.
Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 11 24H2 10.0.26100.32690, 11 25H2 10.0.26200.8246, 11 26H1 10.0.28000.1836
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2012 R2 6.3.9600.23132, 2025 10.0.26100.32690
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2012 R2 6.3.9600.23132, 2025 10.0.26100.32690