CVE-2025-55331: Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Oct 14, 2025
·Updated
Use after free in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
28 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.6456
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.6456
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.6060
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.6899
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2<10.0.26200.6899
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4294
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1913
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.6899
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·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-55331?
CVE-2025-55331 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-55331?
To fix CVE-2025-55331, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2025-55331?
CVE-2025-55331 affects multiple versions of Windows, including various editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
4
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-55331?
CVE-2025-55331 can be exploited by an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-55331?
Yes, Microsoft has released patches to address CVE-2025-55331 for affected Windows systems.