CVE-2026-26116: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU 2)
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-26116) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU 2). It enables an authorized attacker to perform SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to privilege escalation over the network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability affects version 17.0.0.0 of the product. A patch is available to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges on the affected SQL Server instance, potentially leading to full compromise of the database server, including unauthorized data access, modification, or denial of service. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update from Microsoft for SQL Server 2025 (CU 2) version 17.0.0.0 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the vendor advisory; therefore, applying the patch is the primary recommended action.
CVE-2026-26116: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU 2)
Description
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.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-26116) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU 2). It enables an authorized attacker to perform SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to privilege escalation over the network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability affects version 17.0.0.0 of the product. A patch is available to remediate the issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges on the affected SQL Server instance, potentially leading to full compromise of the database server, including unauthorized data access, modification, or denial of service. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official update from Microsoft for SQL Server 2025 (CU 2) version 17.0.0.0 to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation guidance is provided in the vendor advisory; therefore, applying the patch is the primary recommended action.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-11T15:52:13.910Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69b05631ea502d3aa87d6b29
Added to database: 3/10/2026, 5:34:41 PM
Last enriched: 4/18/2026, 2:15:46 PM
Last updated: 4/28/2026, 7:25:27 AM
Views: 194
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