CVE-2026-20940
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
7.8CVSSHIGH
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
Timeline
Published
Jan 13, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 16, 2026
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