CVE-2025-55240— Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft Visual Studio是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款开发工具套件系列产品，也是一个基本完整的开发工具集，它包括了整个软件生命周期中所需要的大部分工具。 Microsoft Visual Studio存在访问控制错误漏洞，该漏洞源于攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege Escalation
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-55240
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Improper access control in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
访问控制不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Visual Studio 访问控制错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Visual Studio是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款开发工具套件系列产品，也是一个基本完整的开发工具集，它包括了整个软件生命周期中所需要的大部分工具。 Microsoft Visual Studio存在访问控制错误漏洞，该漏洞源于攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 (includes 15.0 - 15.8) | 15.9.0 ~ 15.9.77 | - |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 version 16.11 (includes 16.0 - 16.10) | 16.11.0 ~ 16.11.52 | - |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 | 17.10.0 ~ 17.10.20 | - |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.12 | 17.12.0 ~ 17.12.13 | - |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 | 17.14.0 ~ 17.14.17 | - |
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