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Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for CVE-2020-17103, an LPE in cldflt.sys. The issue is about the PoC's side effects and lack of clean uninstallation/reversion.

Technical Positioning
Demonstrating an LPE, but without robust error handling or cleanup mechanisms. The implicit positioning is a raw exploit tool, not a production-ready utility.
SaaS Insight & Market Implications
This issue reveals a critical operational flaw in the MiniPlasma PoC: it leaves systems in a 'semi-broken state' without a clear reversion path. The exploit modifies registry keys related to 'CloudFiles\BlockedApps' and 'Volatile Environment windir', causing system instability like incorrect 'cmd' paths and increased UAC prompts. This indicates the PoC lacks proper rollback mechanisms or error handling, making it unsuitable for testing in sensitive environments. The developer pain point is the unintended system corruption and the manual effort required to identify and revert changes. For security researchers, this highlights the need for robust exploit development practices that include cleanup routines. The market implication is that tools, even PoCs, that cause system instability without clear recovery options will face limited adoption and significant user frustration, especially in professional or enterprise security contexts.
Proprietary Technical Taxonomy
CVE-2020-17103 LPE cldflt.sys PoC OneDrive cloud stuff WinSlopR WinScript

Raw Developer Origin & Technical Request

Source Icon GitHub Issue May 20, 2026
Repo: Nightmare-Eclipse/MiniPlasma
Reverting the changes after an Error?

I was dumb enough to try this exploit on one of my devices I'm working on and now it's in semi-broken state. PoC left an error (sadly has not screenshooted it) probably due to OneDrive and possibly other cloud stuff were disabled beforehand using WinSlopR and/or WinScript

Opening cmd with Administrator priveleges now shows my C:\Users\AccountName path instead of C:\Windows\System32 and various system applications like services.msc now require UAC prompt for confirmation

Exploit was running from AccountName\Way folder which I now deleted

I searched registry for mentioning AccountName\Way folder and found those:

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HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1465610971-3362202562-1865175521-1001\Software\Policies\Microsoft\CloudFiles\BlockedApps\bc2c84844e3f4e32e1e3582d14a8dde13998dc8de306a2cf3d7573fbdb5d6cc ImagePath key with full path to PoC_AbortHydration_ArbitraryRegKey_EoP.exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\CloudFiles\BlockedApps\bc2c84844e3f4e32e1e3582d14a8dde13998dc8de306a2cf3d7573fbdb5d6cc ImagePath key with full path to PoC_AbortHydration_ArbitraryRegKey_EoP.exe

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1465610971-3362202562-1865175521-1001\Software\Policies\Microsoft\CloudFiles\BlockedApps\bc2c84844e3f4e32e1e3582d14a8dde13998dc8de306a2cf3d7573fbdb5d6cc ImagePath key with full path to PoC_AbortHydration_ArbitraryRegKey_EoP.exe

HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Volatile Environment windir key with C:\Users\AccountName\Downloads\Way path

HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\Volatile Environment windir key with C:\Users\Ac...

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Extracted Positioning
Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for CVE-2020-17103, an LPE in cldflt.sys. The issue is about its inconsistent functionality across Windows versions and specific errors during cleanup.
Demonstrating an LPE. The implicit positioning is a functional exploit, but it exhibits version-specific failures and cleanup issues.
Top Replies
babykuteok15-pixel • May 17, 2026
E:\>PoC_AbortHydration_ArbitraryRegKey_EoP.exe In force token thread thread:8884 - process:5188 Change detected. Opening for EnumerateSubKeys, WriteDac, WriteOwner Deleting \REGISTRY\USER\.DEFAULT\...
babykuteok15-pixel • May 17, 2026
How to bypass this?
ni5o • May 19, 2026
> > > How to bypass this? exclude the folder
Extracted Positioning
The MiniPlasma PoC for CVE-2020-17103. The request is for an exploit that bypasses Secure Boot for unsigned kernel drivers.
A PoC for an LPE. The request pushes for a more advanced exploit capability, specifically a Secure Boot bypass.
Top Replies
RedBull8080 • May 19, 2026
just disable secure boot
atroubledsnake • May 20, 2026
> Please provide exploit so opensource unsigned kernel drivers work even with secureboot @RedBull8080 yes you are right, but if there were to exist a exploit allowing you to do what OP said that wo...
atroubledsnake • May 20, 2026
I think that is what they were going for?
Extracted Positioning
Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for CVE-2020-17103, an LPE in cldflt.sys.
Exposing security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, specifically demonstrating an LPE. The implicit goal is to highlight systemic security weaknesses and advocate for alternative operating systems.
Extracted Positioning
Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for CVE-2020-17103, an LPE (Local Privilege Escalation) in cldflt.sys.
Demonstrating an unpatched or re-introduced vulnerability in Windows, specifically targeting cldflt.sys for LPE. The goal is to validate the exploit's functionality and expose security flaws.
Top Replies
timothylcooke • May 18, 2026
Same behavior on 17763.6189 (W10 1809 Enterprise LTS)
olivermeguo-code • May 20, 2026
how did you do it, just type it in cmd?
JDWILSON80 • May 21, 2026
Found out about win 10 pro

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