CVE-2026-32167: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32167) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0. It enables an attacker with authorized local access to perform SQL injection attacks that can lead to privilege escalation. The vulnerability is confirmed and has an official patch provided by Microsoft, as detailed in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected SQL Server instance, potentially leading to full compromise of the database environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32167 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-32167: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32167) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0. It enables an attacker with authorized local access to perform SQL injection attacks that can lead to privilege escalation. The vulnerability is confirmed and has an official patch provided by Microsoft, as detailed in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected SQL Server instance, potentially leading to full compromise of the database environment. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32167 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-10T23:09:43.266Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32167","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3282d89c981fd6bca8
Added to database: 04/14/2026, 17:32:34 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 17:08:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 111
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