CVE-2020-17103
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 10, 2020, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 18, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-17103
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest available cumulative update.
- Reboot the system after applying the update.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2020-17103 has a 14 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-17103.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17103 | |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17103 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-17103 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-17103
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Blue team mobile dashboard — React Native Expo app consuming Windows Defender LPE detection scanner output (WD_LPE_Detect.ps1)
JavaScript PowerShell TypeScript
None
C#
None
Makefile C Python
State-aware Active Directory attack orchestration for penetration testing and red team operations
Makefile Go Shell
CVE-2020-17103 adapted for C2 with split-binary SYSTEM callback
C#
Sigma detection rule for MiniPlasma (CVE-2020-17103)
GreenPlasma CTF Analysis — the missing SYSTEM shell piece
C++
Solving green plasma
C++ C
GreenPlasma CTF Analysis — the missing SYSTEM shell piece
C++
CVE-2020-17103
C#
CVE-2020-17103 was apparently not patched or the patch was reversed, regardless this the PoC for an LPE in cldflt.sys
C#
None
Set of SIGMA rules (>350) mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactic and techniques
sigma windows mitre-attack threat-hunting powershell
Set of EVTX samples (>270) mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactic and techniques to measure your SIEM coverage or developed new use cases.
mitre-attack siem evtx threat-hunting redteam
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2020-17103 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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TheCyberThrone
Windows Zero-Days Trilogy: Chaotic Eclipse’s Unpatched Assault
Background: Who Is Chaotic Eclipse?Security researcher Chaotic Eclipse, operating under the GitHub handle Nightmare-Eclipse, has published working exploit code for five separate Windows vulnerabilitie ... Read more
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CybersecurityNews
New Windows ‘MiniPlasma’ Zero-Day Let Attackers Gain SYSTEM Access – PoC Released
A critical Windows privilege escalation zero-day vulnerability dubbed “MiniPlasma” has emerged with a public proof-of-concept exploit that allows attackers to achieve SYSTEM-level privileges on fully ... Read more
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The Hacker News
MiniPlasma Windows 0-Day Enables SYSTEM Privilege Escalation on Fully Patched Systems
Chaotic Eclipse, the security researcher behind the recently disclosed Windows flaws, YellowKey and GreenPlasma, has released a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a Windows privilege escalation zero-day flaw ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2020-17103 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 18, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://github.com/Nightmare-Eclipse/MiniPlasma -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
May. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CWE-269 Added Reference https://github.com/Nightmare-Eclipse/MiniPlasma -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17103 Removed Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17103 Removed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17103 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17103 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 30, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17134, CVE-2020-17136. Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Added CVSS V3.1 Microsoft Corporation AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-269 NVD-CWE-noinfo -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 04, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 22, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description , aka 'Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17134, CVE-2020-17136. Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17134, CVE-2020-17136. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 11, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17103 No Types Assigned https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17103 Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-269 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*