Check Point VPN exploited, GreatXML bypasses BitLocker protection

CVE-2026-50751 highlights a critical vulnerability in Check Point VPN actively exploited in the wild. Additionally, a new Windows vulnerability called GreatXML allows local attackers to bypass BitLocker protection, granting unrestricted access to encrypted drives. The exploit manipulates Windows Defender's features through specific file placements in the recovery partition.

Ongoing public disputes between the researcher, Nightmare Eclipse, and Microsoft may affect future vulnerability disclosures and security measures. Security professionals are advised to stay vigilant and monitor for Microsoft patches.