Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-45655

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Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-45655

Published: June 12, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU134413
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-45655
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in Windows BitLocker. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-45655

Install updates from vendor's website.

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