CVE-2026-47295: 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 over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands within Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0, classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to elevate privileges by injecting malicious SQL code. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-47295 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, as detailed in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to an attacker gaining elevated privileges on the affected SQL Server instance, potentially compromising data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and control over the database environment.
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-2026-47295 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-47295: 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 over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands within Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0, classified as CWE-89 (SQL Injection). An authorized attacker can exploit this flaw remotely to elevate privileges by injecting malicious SQL code. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2026-47295 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability, as detailed in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to an attacker gaining elevated privileges on the affected SQL Server instance, potentially compromising data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information and control over the database environment.
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-2026-47295 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T23:53:33.897Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-47295","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a56768c68715ace43f08bbe
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 14:16:48 UTC
Last updated: 08/28/2026, 11:04:20 UTC
Views: 86
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