CVE-2025-55227: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2025
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Updated

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command 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 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 20)
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.6300.2<13.0.6470.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.7000.253<13.0.7065.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.1000.169<14.0.2085.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.3006.16<14.0.3505.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.2000.5<15.0.2145.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.4003.23<15.0.4445.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.1000.6<16.0.1150.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.4003.1<16.0.4212.1

Event History

Sep 9, 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·05:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:01 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-55227?

CVE-2025-55227 is classified as a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-55227?

To resolve CVE-2025-55227, apply the appropriate security patches for your version of Microsoft SQL Server.

3

Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2025-55227?

CVE-2025-55227 affects multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server, including 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-55227?

CVE-2025-55227 is a command injection vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

5

Can an authorized attacker exploit CVE-2025-55227?

Yes, an authorized attacker can exploit CVE-2025-55227 to gain elevated privileges on the affected SQL Server systems.

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