About this tag
The print configuration tag covers Windows security news involving printer setup and management components. Current coverage focuses on CVE-2026-55004, an Important-rated elevation-of-privilege vulnerability affecting Windows Print Configuration and Microsoft Printer Drivers. Microsoft addressed the issue in the July 14, 2026 security updates, including KB5101650, as part of Patch Tuesday. The reported risk applies to attackers who already have access to a vulnerable system and may allow them to gain permissions beyond those initially granted. Follow this tag for related Microsoft advisories, Windows update coverage, and practical security information concerning print configuration and printer driver components.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-55004: KB5101650 Fixes Windows Print Privilege Escalation

    CVE-2026-55004, an Important-rated elevation-of-privilege flaw in Windows Print Configuration, has been patched in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates. Windows users and administrators should treat it as a local privilege-escalation risk: an attacker who already has access to a vulnerable...