Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.
What to do
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
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Details
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- SQL Server
- CVE
- CVE-2019-1068
- Affected versions
- SQL Server 2014: 2014 SP2, 2014 SP3
SQL Server 2016: from 13.0.4001.0 to before 13.0.4259.0 — fixed in 13.0.4259.0
SQL Server 2016: from 13.0.4411.0 to before 13.0.4604.0 — fixed in 13.0.4604.0
SQL Server 2016: from 13.0.5026.0 to before 13.0.5101.9 — fixed in 13.0.5101.9
SQL Server 2016: from 13.0.5149.0 to before 13.0.5366.0 — fixed in 13.0.5366.0
SQL Server 2017: from 14.0.1000.169 to before 14.0.2027.2 — fixed in 14.0.2027.2
SQL Server 2017: from 14.0.3006.16 to before 14.0.3192.2 — fixed in 14.0.3192.2 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory) - CVSS score
- 8.8
- Actively exploited
- Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
- CISA due date
- August 29, 2026 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
- Source
- CISA KEV – original advisory
- Published
- August 26, 2026
The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.