Important CVSS 8.8 2026-07 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 Jul 14 2026
Last Updated Jul 14 2026
Publicly Disclosed No
CISA KEV Not Listed
Known Exploits None Known

CVSS Vector

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

No EPSS score available for this CVE.

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Affected Products

10 affected products
Product KB Article Severity Impact Restart Required
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 3 (GDR) 5102340 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack 5102339 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU 31) 5102337 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 5102338 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU 32) 5102335 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 5102336 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 25) 5101347 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 5102334 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU6) 5101346 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 5102333 (Security Update) Important Elevation of Privilege Maybe

Patches

10 patches
Article Type Restart
5102340 Security Update Maybe
5102339 Security Update Maybe
5102337 Security Update Maybe
5102338 Security Update Maybe
5102335 Security Update Maybe
5102336 Security Update Maybe
5101347 Security Update Maybe
5102334 Security Update Maybe
5101346 Security Update Maybe
5102333 Security Update Maybe

Known Exploits

Acknowledgments

Anonymous, Fabiano Amorim