CVE-2023-36036
KEVMicrosoft Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedNov 14, 2023
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVNov 14, 2023
Remediation dueDec 5, 2023
References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36036PatchVendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-36036US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1056 days
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 16.7% · top 3% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-122
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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