SQL Server
CVE-2026-26116 — SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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
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
0.01191
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.6393 percentile - updated 2026-06-21
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Affected Products
2 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU2) | 5077466 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Maybe |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) | 5077468 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Maybe |
Patches
2 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
5077466 |
Security Update | Maybe |
5077468 |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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