CVE Watch—

CVE-2023-36036

Microsoft Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVSS

—

No CVSS

EPSS

16.7%

p97

KEV

YES

Nov 14, 2023

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

16.5%EPSS · 30 days16.7%

2026-06-302026-07-16

KEV catalog record

Product

Microsoft / Windows

Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Nov 14, 2023

Remediate by

Dec 5, 2023

Known ransomware use

Summary description

Microsoft Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36036 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36036

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