CVE-2026-26115: SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2026
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Updated

Improper validation of specified type of input in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Other sources

SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 23)
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU2)
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft SQL Server 2025
Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.6300.2<13.0.6480.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.7000.253<13.0.7075.5
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.1000.169<14.0.2100.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.3006.16<14.0.3520.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.2000.5<15.0.2160.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.4003.23<15.0.4460.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.1000.6<16.0.1170.5
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.4003.1<16.0.4240.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2025>=17.0.1000.7<17.0.1050.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2025>=17.0.4006.2<17.0.4020.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Restrict network access to Microsoft SQL Server to trusted hosts and management networks using firewall rules, network segmentation, or ACLs to reduce exposure to remote privilege escalation.

Event History

Mar 10, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-26115?

CVE-2026-26115 has been categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-26115?

To fix CVE-2026-26115, you should apply the relevant security updates or patches provided by Microsoft for affected SQL Server versions.

3

Which SQL Server versions are affected by CVE-2026-26115?

CVE-2026-26115 affects multiple SQL Server versions including 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-26115?

Any authorized user with access to the affected SQL Server versions may be able to exploit CVE-2026-26115 to elevate their privileges.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-26115?

The potential impact of CVE-2026-26115 includes unauthorized access and escalation of privileges within the SQL Server environment.

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