CVE-2026-116638
Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment Firmware Security Bypass
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 26, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 26, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-116638
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Apply firmware updates when available.
- Configure UEFI/BIOS passwords securely.
- Restrict physical and administrative access.
- Monitor system boot processes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-116638.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://beafn28.es/articulos/winre-uefi-bypass | |
| https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/226679 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-116638 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-116638
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-116638 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/116xxx/CVE-2026-116638.json">CVE-2026-116638</a> Added Reference https://beafn28.es/articulos/winre-uefi-bypass Added Reference https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/226679