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TI-2026-24712 Aliases CVE-2026-32176GHSA-vfhv-wjq9-p5qh

SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Priority LOW 36CWE-89Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Information disclosure
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Microsoft. Impact type from Microsoft.

Summary

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

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.0025 16th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Microsoft: 18 updates

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)13.0.0 to before 13.0.6485.113.0.6485.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack13.0.0 to before 13.0.7080.113.0.7080.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)14.0.0 to before 14.0.3525.114.0.3525.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR)14.0.0 to before 14.0.2105.114.0.2105.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU31)14.0.3006.16 to before 14.0.3560.214.0.3560.2Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)15.0.0.0 to before 15.0.4465.115.0.4465.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR)15.0.0 to before 15.0.2165.115.0.2165.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR)16.0.0 to before 16.0.1175.116.0.1175.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 24)16.0.0.0 to before 16.0.4250.116.0.4250.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU27)16.0.4003.1 to before 16.0.4305.516.0.4305.5Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2025 (CU 3)17.0.4030.1 to before 17.0.4030.117.0.4030.1Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU9)17.0.4006.2 to before 17.0.5015.417.0.5015.4Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR)17.0.1050.2 to before 17.0.1110.117.0.1110.1Patch availableCNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) VendorMicrosoft Affected 13.0.0 to before 13.0.6485.1 Fixed in 13.0.6485.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack VendorMicrosoft Affected 13.0.0 to before 13.0.7080.1 Fixed in 13.0.7080.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) VendorMicrosoft Affected 14.0.0 to before 14.0.3525.1 Fixed in 14.0.3525.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR) VendorMicrosoft Affected 14.0.0 to before 14.0.2105.1 Fixed in 14.0.2105.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU31) VendorMicrosoft Affected 14.0.3006.16 to before 14.0.3560.2 Fixed in 14.0.3560.2 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32) VendorMicrosoft Affected 15.0.0.0 to before 15.0.4465.1 Fixed in 15.0.4465.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR) VendorMicrosoft Affected 15.0.0 to before 15.0.2165.1 Fixed in 15.0.2165.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR) VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0 to before 16.0.1175.1 Fixed in 16.0.1175.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 24) VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0.0 to before 16.0.4250.1 Fixed in 16.0.4250.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU27) VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.4003.1 to before 16.0.4305.5 Fixed in 16.0.4305.5 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU 3) VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.0.4030.1 to before 17.0.4030.1 Fixed in 17.0.4030.1 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU9) VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.0.4006.2 to before 17.0.5015.4 Fixed in 17.0.5015.4 Patch available CNA
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.0.1050.2 to before 17.0.1110.1 Fixed in 17.0.1110.1 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 5

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*13.0.6300.2 to before 13.0.6485.1; 13.0.7000.253 to before 13.0.7080.1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*14.0.1000.169 to before 14.0.2105.1; 14.0.3006.16 to before 14.0.3525.1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*15.0.2000.5 to before 15.0.2165.1; 15.0.4003.23 to before 15.0.4465.1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*16.0.1000.6 to before 16.0.1175.1; 16.0.4003.1 to before 16.0.4250.1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*17.0.1000.7 to before 17.0.1110.1; 17.0.4006.2 to before 17.0.4030.1VulnerableMicrosoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions 13.0.6300.2 to before 13.0.6485.1; 13.0.7000.253 to before 13.0.7080.1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions 14.0.1000.169 to before 14.0.2105.1; 14.0.3006.16 to before 14.0.3525.1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions 15.0.2000.5 to before 15.0.2165.1; 15.0.4003.23 to before 15.0.4465.1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions 16.0.1000.6 to before 16.0.1175.1; 16.0.4003.1 to before 16.0.4250.1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions 17.0.1000.7 to before 17.0.1110.1; 17.0.4006.2 to before 17.0.4030.1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft

Remediation

Microsoft 18 updates

  • KB5128497
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 14.0.2140.2
  • KB5128496
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU31) 14.0.3560.2
  • KB5128495
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 15.0.2200.2
Show 15 more Microsoft updates
  • KB5128494
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU 32) 15.0.4500.2
  • KB5128493
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 16.0.1210.3
  • KB5128492
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 17.0.1145.4
  • KB5126967
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU9) 17.0.5015.4
  • KB5126934
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU27) 16.0.4305.5
  • KB5084821
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 3 (GDR) 13.0.6485.1
  • KB5084820
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack 13.0.7080.1
  • KB5084819
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 14.0.2105.1
  • KB5084818
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU 31) 14.0.3525.1
  • KB5084817
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 15.0.2165.1
  • KB5084816
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU 32) 15.0.4465.1
  • KB5084815
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 16.0.1175.1
  • KB5084814
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 17.0.1110.1
  • KB5083252
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 24) 16.0.4250.1
  • KB5083245
    Security Update
    • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU3) 17.0.4030.1

Vendor assessments

Microsoft

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Impact
Information Disclosure
Exploited
No
Publicly disclosed
No
Exploitability
Exploitation Less Likely

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-32176
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-vfhv-wjq9-p5qh
  3. 2026-10-15 Fix available: Microsoft/Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU31)@14.0.3560.2, Microsoft/Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU27)@16.0.4305.5, Microsoft/Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU9)@17.0.5015.4 · CNA
  4. 2026-10-15 Fix available: KB5126934, KB5126967, KB5128492 +5 · Microsoft

References

Patch 1

  • TI-2019-00798 Improper input validation in Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
  • TI-2025-31689 Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
  • TI-2026-39042 Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-39041 Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-25283 Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2024-24853 Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources

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