CVE-2026-47296: CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)
CVE-2026-47296 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-47296) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (SQL injection) in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0. The flaw enables an authorized local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected SQL Server instance. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
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-2026-47296 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-47296: 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
CVE-2026-47296 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-47296) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (SQL injection) in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) version 13.0.0. The flaw enables an authorized local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected SQL Server instance. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
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-2026-47296 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-2026-47296","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f6868715ace43e6b347
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:18:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 02:03:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 02:03:16 UTC
Views: 2
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