CVE-2025-55240: Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2025
·
Updated

Improper access control in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.12
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.77
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.52
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.10.0<17.10.20
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.12.0<17.12.13
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.14.0<17.14.17

Event History

Oct 14, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55240?

CVE-2025-55240 is classified as a medium severity elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55240?

To fix CVE-2025-55240, apply the latest patches for Visual Studio 2017, 2019, or 2022 as recommended by Microsoft.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-55240?

CVE-2025-55240 affects authorized users of Visual Studio 2017, 2019, and 2022 who may exploit the vulnerability to elevate privileges.

4

What products are impacted by CVE-2025-55240?

CVE-2025-55240 impacts Microsoft Visual Studio versions 15.9, 16.11, 17.10, and 17.12.

5

What does CVE-2025-55240 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2025-55240 allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally within the Visual Studio application.

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