UnDefend (CVE-2026-45498)
Defender signature update pipeline freeze. Prevents Defender from updating its malware definitions, leaving the system blind to new threats.
- CVE: CVE-2026-45498
- Target: Windows Defender Antimalware Platform
- Patched: May 2026 (Defender Antimalware Platform v4.18.26040.7)
- CISA KEV deadline: June 3, 2026
PoC Status
No standalone PoC repository survived the GitHub/GitLab account bans (May 23-27, 2026). The original code was part of the Nightmare Eclipse / Chaotic Eclipse accounts. If a mirror surfaces, add it here.