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CVE-2026-48570 is a local security feature bypass vulnerability (CVSS 7.9 High) in Windows Secure Boot, allowing an authenticated attacker with high privileges to circumvent this protection mechanism. The CVSS vector indicates a local attack vector with low complexity and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. Microsoft has released an official fix; impacted users should apply the security updates provided in the Microsoft Security Update Guide.