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CVE-2025-55686

Windows - PrintWorkflowUserSvc

Microsoft CVSS 7 Updated March 13, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A use-after-free vulnerability in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system resources. This vulnerability can be exploited to gain elevated privileges, which could be used to install malware, steal sensitive information, or disrupt system operations."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Service
Target Asset PrintWorkflowUserSvc
Standard Path %windir%\System32
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: PrintWorkflowUserSvc (Service)
$Targets = 'PrintWorkflowUserSvc'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Print services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

Elevated privilege vulnerability in Windows PrintWorkflowUserSvc, requiring patching to prevent potential security breaches

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