CVE-2025-55701
published 2025-10-14CVE-2025-55701: Improper validation of specified type of input in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
PriorityP344high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.38%
30.0th percentile
Improper validation of specified type of input in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected
50 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.21161 | 10.0.10240.21161 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.8519 | 10.0.14393.8519 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6456 | 10.0.19044.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6456 | 10.0.19045.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.21161 | 10.0.10240.21161 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8519 | 10.0.14393.8519 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.7919 | 10.0.17763.7919 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6456 | 10.0.19044.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.6456 | 10.0.19045.6456 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.6060 | 10.0.22621.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6060 | — |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.6899 | 10.0.26100.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | < 10.0.26200.6899 | 10.0.26200.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.6060 | 10.0.22621.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h3 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6060 | 10.0.22631.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_23h2 | >= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.6060 | 10.0.22631.6060 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_24h2 | >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.6899 | 10.0.26100.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_25h2 | >= 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.6899 | 10.0.26200.6899 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.27974 | 6.1.7601.27974 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_service_pack_2 | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.23571 | 6.0.6003.23571 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.25722 | 6.2.9200.25722 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.22824 | 6.3.9600.22824 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2025-10-14·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2025-55701 [HIGH] CWE-1287 Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: Improper validation of specified type of input in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
FAQ: How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system.
Additionally, an attacker could convince a local user to open a malicious file. The attacker would have to convince the user to click a link, typically by way of an enticement in an email or instant message, and then convince them to open the specially crafted file.
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker
GHSA
GHSA-fprq-vh7m-8qfm: Improper validation of specified type of input in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
ghsa_unreviewed·2025-10-14
CVE-2025-55701 [HIGH] CWE-1287 GHSA-fprq-vh7m-8qfm: Improper validation of specified type of input in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally
Improper validation of specified type of input in Microsoft Windows allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
2025-10-14
Published