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The latest Cloud Files coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Patches CVE-2026-35418: Elevation-of-Privilege in Windows Cloud Files Driver
On May 12, 2026, Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-35418, a serious elevation-of-privilege vulnerability that affects the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. The flaw, which received an \"Important\"...
CVE-2026-20940: Critical Windows Cloud Files Driver Vulnerability Demands Immediate Patching
Microsoft has disclosed a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver, designated CVE-2026-20940, which could allow attackers to gain SYSTEM-level...
CVE-2025-62221: Critical Windows cldflt.sys Vulnerability Threatens SYSTEM Privilege Escalation
Microsoft has confirmed a critical security vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver (cldflt.sys) that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, posing a...
CVE-2025-62454: Critical Windows Cloud Files Driver Vulnerability Requires Immediate Patching
Microsoft has confirmed a high-confidence elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver that could allow local, low-privileged users to escalate to SYSTEM-level...
CVE-2025-55680: Critical Windows Cloud Files Driver Vulnerability Patched
Microsoft has addressed a critical elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver (cldflt.sys) that could allow attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on...
Immediate Patch Urged for Windows Cloud Files Driver Flaw (CVE-2025-50170) That Escalates to SYSTEM
Microsoft has released a security advisory for CVE-2025-50170, a local elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver (cldflt.sys) that could allow an attacker...
Microsoft Shifts Dozens of Control Panel Settings to Windows 11's Modern Settings in Beta Build 26120.5742
Microsoft dropped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.5742 (KB5064075) into the Beta Channel on August 8, 2025, packing one of the most significant settings migrations yet. The build relocates...
Windows 11 Build 26200.5742 Adds Phone Companion to Start, Migrates More Settings
Microsoft has shipped Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5742 (KB5064075) to the Dev Channel, packing a new mobile device companion right inside the Start menu and quietly moving another batch of...
Maximizing Windows 11 Storage Efficiency with OneDrive Files On-Demand
Many users find themselves grappling with limited disk space, especially as digital files accumulate on modern Windows 11 devices. The proliferation of high-resolution media, work documents, and...
Revolutionizing File Search on Windows with Microsoft Copilot: AI-Powered Productivity and Smarter Discovery
The challenge of finding files on a Windows PC has long been a universal frustration for users, ranging from casual home users to busy professionals in regulated environments. Over the years, the...
Comprehensive Overview of Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 & 22622.575
Introduction Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.575 and 22622.575 to the Beta Channel, introducing a series of enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user...