CVE-2026-32176: SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2026
·
Updated

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Other sources

SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

30 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU3)
Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 24)
Microsoft SQL Server 2025
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.6300.2<13.0.6485.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.7000.253<13.0.7080.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.1000.169<14.0.2105.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.3006.16<14.0.3525.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.2000.5<15.0.2165.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.4003.23<15.0.4465.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.1000.6<16.0.1175.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.4003.1<16.0.4250.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2025>=17.0.1000.7<17.0.1110.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2025>=17.0.4006.2<17.0.4030.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)<15.0.4465.1
15.0.4465.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU3)<17.0.4030.1
17.0.4030.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022<16.0.1175.1
16.0.1175.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016<13.0.6485.1
13.0.6485.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017<14.0.2105.1
14.0.2105.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)<14.0.3525.1
14.0.3525.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 24)<16.0.4250.1
16.0.4250.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2025<17.0.1110.1
17.0.1110.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack<13.0.7080.1
13.0.7080.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019<15.0.2165.1
15.0.2165.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.4465.1Patch KB5084816
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.4030.1Patch KB5083245
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.1175.1Patch KB5084815
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.6485.1Patch KB5084821
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.4250.1Patch KB5083252
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0.2105.1Patch KB5084819
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0.3525.1Patch KB5084818
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.1110.1Patch KB5084814
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.7080.1Patch KB5084820
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.2165.1Patch KB5084817

Event History

Apr 14, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32176?

CVE-2026-32176 has a severity rating that indicates it can allow authorized attackers to elevate privileges in SQL Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32176?

To fix CVE-2026-32176, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected SQL Server versions.

3

Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2026-32176?

CVE-2026-32176 affects multiple versions of SQL Server including 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025.

4

What types of privileges can be elevated due to CVE-2026-32176?

CVE-2026-32176 allows attackers to escalate their privileges to gain higher access levels within the SQL Server environment.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2026-32176?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of SQL Server without the latest updates are susceptible to CVE-2026-32176.

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