CVE-2025-49758: 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

16 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 20)
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.6300.2<13.0.6465.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.7000.253<13.0.7060.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.1000.169<14.0.2080.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.3006.16<14.0.3500.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.2000.5<15.0.2140.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.4003.23<15.0.4440.1
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 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-2025-49758?

CVE-2025-49758 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation in Microsoft SQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-49758?

To fix CVE-2025-49758, apply the latest cumulative updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SQL Server versions.

3

Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2025-49758?

CVE-2025-49758 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022 in specific cumulative update versions.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2025-49758?

CVE-2025-49758 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands.

5

Can CVE-2025-49758 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-49758 can be exploited by an authorized attacker over a network, increasing the risk of privilege escalation.

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