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 (CWE-89) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command within Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR). It enables an authorized attacker with local access and high privileges to perform SQL injection, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker with local access and high privileges can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to elevate their privileges further within the affected SQL Server instance. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0 should apply the vendor-provided patch as detailed in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32167 to remediate this vulnerability.
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
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
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Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR)
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Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)
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Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR)
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Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU 3)
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-89) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command within Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR). It enables an authorized attacker with local access and high privileges to perform SQL injection, potentially leading to privilege escalation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.7, reflecting medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker with local access and high privileges can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to elevate their privileges further within the affected SQL Server instance. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the database.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0 should apply the vendor-provided patch as detailed in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32167 to remediate this vulnerability.
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: 08/15/2026, 14:04:44 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 134
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