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Researcher publishes exploits for unpatched Windows zero-days affecting BitLocker and privilege escalation
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Published 2026-05-14 07:27 UTCUpdated 2026-05-14 15:47 UTC
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Overview
A cybersecurity researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse has disclosed two new unpatched Windows zero-day vulnerabilities named YellowKey and GreenPlasma.
Entities
MicrosoftYellowKeyGreenPlasmaChaotic Eclipse
Score total
1.33
Momentum 24h
3
Posts
3
Origins
3
Source types
1
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
- The vulnerabilities remain unpatched, with exploits publicly released, increasing urgency for mitigation.
- The disclosure follows recent Microsoft Defender vulnerability reports, indicating ongoing security challenges.
- Physical access required for YellowKey highlights risks in device theft or unauthorized access scenarios.
Why it matters
- These zero-days compromise Windows security by bypassing BitLocker encryption and escalating privileges.
- Proof-of-concept exploits increase the risk of active exploitation before patches are available.
- Windows users and administrators must be aware of these vulnerabilities to mitigate potential attacks.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
- YellowKey is a BitLocker bypass vulnerability requiring physical access.
- GreenPlasma enables privilege escalation to System via Windows CTFMON.
- Proof-of-concept exploits for YellowKey and GreenPlasma have been published.
How sources frame it
- The Hacker News: neutral
- SecurityWeek: neutral
- SC Media: neutral
All evidence
All evidence
The Hacker News - Windows zero-days expose BitLocker bypass and privilege escalation
thehackernews.com · thehackernews.com · 2026-05-14 09:25 UTC
SecurityWeek - Researcher drops YellowKey, GreenPlasma Windows zero-days
securityweek.com · securityweek.com · 2026-05-14 07:27 UTC
SC Media - Researcher publishes proof-of-concept exploits for unpatched Windows...
scworld.com · scworld.com · 2026-05-14 15:47 UTC
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