CVE-2025-59499: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 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

17 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 21)
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.6300.2<13.0.6475.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.7000.253<13.0.7070.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.1000.169<14.0.2095.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.3006.16<14.0.3515.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.2000.5<15.0.2155.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.4003.23<15.0.4455.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.1000.6<16.0.1160.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.4003.1<16.0.4222.2

Event History

Nov 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 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-2025-59499?

CVE-2025-59499 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59499?

To fix CVE-2025-59499, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected SQL Server versions.

3

Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2025-59499?

CVE-2025-59499 affects multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server including SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022.

4

Can CVE-2025-59499 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-59499 can be exploited over a network by an authorized attacker.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-59499?

CVE-2025-59499 is classified as an SQL injection vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege.

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