Important CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.01355 2025-08 archive

Executive Summary

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Overview

8.8
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
Category Elevation of Privilege
Released Aug 12 2025
Last Updated Aug 12 2025
Publicly Disclosed No
CISA KEV Not Listed
Known Exploits None Known
EPSS Score 0.01355 — 0.6798 percentile
NVD CVSS 8.8 HIGH — matches MSRC

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 7.7

EPSS Score

0.01355
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.6798 percentile - updated 2026-06-21
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Affected Products

2 affected products
Product KB Article Severity Impact Restart Required
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 20) 5063814 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 5063756 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe

Patches

2 patches
Article Type Restart
5063814 Security Update Maybe
5063756 Security Update Maybe

Known Exploits

Acknowledgments