CVE-2025-47954: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

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.

Other sources

Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 20)
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.1000.6<16.0.1145.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.4003.1<16.0.4210.1

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47954?

CVE-2025-47954 has a significant severity level as it allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges through SQL injection in Microsoft SQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-47954?

To fix CVE-2025-47954, apply the patches available for the affected versions of SQL Server as provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2025-47954?

CVE-2025-47954 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2022 and its cumulative updates.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2025-47954 enable?

CVE-2025-47954 enables an SQL injection attack that can result in privilege escalation over a network.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2025-47954?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of Microsoft SQL Server 2022 are at risk of exploitation from CVE-2025-47954.

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