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Secure Software2 min readMay 17, 2026

New Windows 'MiniPlasma' zero-day exploit gives SYSTEM access, PoC released

A critical Windows privilege escalation vulnerability called MiniPlasma has been publicly exploited, allowing attackers to gain full SYSTEM-level access even on fully patched Windows systems. You should immediately assess your Windows environment for sign

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