CVE-2026-68782: Azure SQL Database Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2026
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Updated

Azure SQL Database Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Microsoft

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Azure SQL Database

Event History

Aug 20, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:47 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker must already be authorized to access Azure SQL Database and be able to reach the affected service over the network. No user interaction is required.

2

What level of impact could successful exploitation have?

Successful SQL injection can allow the authorized attacker to elevate privileges. The supplied severity vector indicates potential high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including impact beyond the initially affected security scope.

3

How urgent is remediation?

The issue is rated critical with a 9.9 severity score. The remediation level is listed as official, but the provided data does not identify affected versions or specific update guidance.

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