CVE-2026-32176: 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-2026-32176) affects Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0. It is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, reflecting medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on the affected SQL Server instance, potentially leading to full compromise of the database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32176 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-32176: 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
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32176) affects Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0. It is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, reflecting medium severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges on the affected SQL Server instance, potentially leading to full compromise of the database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32176 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-11T00:26:53.425Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32176","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3282d89c981fd6bcb1
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:34 PM
Last enriched: 5/26/2026, 7:59:40 PM
Last updated: 5/30/2026, 11:12:35 PM
Views: 58
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