New Windows "MiniPlasma" Zero-Day Exploit Released

A cybersecurity researcher released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a Windows privilege escalation zero-day vulnerability named "MiniPlasma," which allows attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on fully patched Windows systems. The exploit targets an unpatched flaw with no current CVE identifier assigned. The PoC was made publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation by threat actors. The vulnerability affects unspecified versions of Windows, though no exact patch or mitigation timeline was provided. No details on active exploitation in the wild were disclosed in the report.