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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2025-55686

Use after free in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Use after free in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.6456
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.6456
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.6060
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.6899
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.6899
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.4294
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.1913
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.6899

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-55686?

CVE-2025-55686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Use after free in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2025-55686?

CVE-2025-55686 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55686?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft Windows 11 25H2.