CVE-2026-65669: CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 22
Description
CVE-2026-65669 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 22 involving improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component, leading to injection. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. The vulnerability affects versions 22.0 up to but not including 22.8.2. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Microsoft
SQL Server Management Studio 22
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-74) in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 22 arises from improper neutralization of special elements in output that is consumed by a downstream component, resulting in an injection flaw. Exploitation allows an attacker without privileges to elevate their privileges remotely over a network. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.6, indicating critical severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects versions >=22.0 and <22.8.2. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An unauthorized attacker can exploit this injection vulnerability remotely to elevate privileges, potentially gaining high-level access and control over the affected system. The impact includes complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running the vulnerable SQL Server Management Studio versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users should apply the update to version 22.8.2 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-65669 for detailed patching instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-22T18:16:01.897Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-65669","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044c7acd9273b49fa7aff
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 20:49:45 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:40:30 UTC
Views: 57
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