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May 28, 2026 · Information Security

Windows YellowKey Vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑45585): Exploit Details and Fixed PowerShell Mitigation

The article explains the YellowKey vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑45585) affecting Windows 11, Server 2022/2025, how an attacker can gain SYSTEM access via a crafted USB, Microsoft’s controversial response, and provides a corrected PowerShell script that removes the malicious BootExecute entry to mitigate the exploit.