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Windows BitLocker Secure Boot Security Feature Bypass

IdentifiersCVE-2026-27913CWE-20· Improper Input Validation

CVE-2026-27913 is an Important security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows BitLocker caused by improper input validation. According to the provided content and Microsoft advisory summary, BitLocker improperly validates certain input data, allowing an unauthorized attacker with local access to bypass a security feature. The primary documented consequence is bypass of Secure Boot, the UEFI trust mechanism intended to ensure that only trusted and properly signed software executes during system startup. The issue affects Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022, including both full desktop and Server Core installations.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass Secure Boot on the local system, undermining the integrity of the boot chain and enabling unauthorized modifications during startup. The provided content indicates high confidentiality and integrity impact, with potential downstream access to encrypted data on the device and facilitation of hardware-level or boot-sequence attacks. Availability impact is not indicated.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure by restricting local access to affected systems and strengthening physical security controls around devices. Monitor for emerging proof-of-concept or exploitation activity. No vendor-specific workaround beyond applying the security update was provided in the supplied content.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the official Microsoft security update released in the April 2026 Patch Tuesday cycle for CVE-2026-27913 via the Microsoft Security Update Guide. Prioritize patching affected Windows Server systems, including Server Core deployments, because Microsoft assessed exploitation as more likely.
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VendorProductType
Microsoft CorporationBitlockerapplication
Microsoft CorporationWindowsoperating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2012operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2012 R2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2016operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2019operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2022operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2022 23h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 23h2operating_system

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