Vulnerability · Published Aug 12, 2025 · Assigned by microsoft

CVE-2025-50170Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1809 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 34% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 65.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.0 – before 10.0.19044.6216
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0 – before 10.0.19045.6216
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 10.0.22621.0 – before 10.0.22621.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H3 10.0.22631.0 – before 10.0.22631.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0.22631.0 – before 10.0.22631.5768
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.4946
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.7678
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.0 – before 10.0.20348.4052
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) 10.0.25398.0 – before 10.0.25398.1791
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.4946
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.4946

Weakness: CWE-280 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

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