Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published September 8, 2026Updated September 17, 2026
Source data
Overview
Untrusted pointer dereference in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Impact & technical details
Remote Code Execution
According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does this mean for this vulnerability? An attacker would need specific conditions to be in place (i.e. particular protocol settings, or configurations, etc.) before an attack could succeed, which reduces the likelihood of widespread or opportunistic exploitation.
- CVSS base score
- 9.0 / 10
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Highest base score supplied by MSRC for this record; the vector belongs to that score. Ratings can vary by product. Microsoft Important is displayed as High; Moderate is displayed as Medium.
Affected products
- Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU 32)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 26)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU8)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
Source guidance
Remediation
The source provides update references without a separate remediation summary. Review the applicable update links below.
At least one Microsoft vendor-fix reference is available. Check each affected product for its applicable update, prerequisites, and supported version.
GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance
Recommended next step
Review affected systems and prioritize deployment of the vendor security update.
Authoritative sources & updates
Findings and update information come from the linked publishers. GTP compiles the public record and provides the recommendation above. CVSS ratings shown here come from Microsoft. NVD references provide additional public context.
- Microsoft Security Response Center (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft security update · 5122773 (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft remediation guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft security update · 5122771 (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft remediation guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft security update · 5122770 (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft remediation guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft security update · 5122772 (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft remediation guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft security update · 5122769 (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft remediation guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft security update · 5122768 (opens in a new tab)
- Microsoft remediation guidance (opens in a new tab)
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Security bulletins are provided for informational purposes and compiled from authoritative public sources. Vulnerability applicability varies by environment. Validate affected products, configuration, compatibility requirements, and vendor guidance before making production changes.