What features is Ubuntu removing from GRUB in 26.10?

Themes, graphical menus, regex parsing, and obscure filesystem support—to slash vulnerabilities.

Is GRUB actually that insecure for Ubuntu?

Yes, 327 CVEs and counting; features like image parsing invite exploits.

Potentially—fewer options for custom menus, but core functionality holds.

GRUB2 boasts 327 documented CVEs since its debut. Now Ubuntu wants to gut it for safety—sparking backlash from power users.

Open Source Beat Apr 07, 2026 4 min read

Ubuntu proposes stripping GRUB features like themes and regex to curb 327+ CVEs. 𝕏
Backlash from users attached to GRUB's customization, echoing past Linux debates like systemd. 𝕏
Long-term: leaner bootloaders could become the norm, boosting Secure Boot adoption. 𝕏

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Originally reported by LWN.net