CVE-2026-26116
published 2026-03-10CVE-2026-26116: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a…
PriorityP265high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
1.19%
64.4th percentile
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.
Affected
13 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | microsoft_sql_server_2025 | >= 17.0.0.0 < 17.0.4020.2 | 17.0.4020.2 |
| microsoft | microsoft_sql_server_2025_for_x64-based_systems | >= 17.0.1050.2 < 17.0.1105.2 | 17.0.1105.2 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2016 | >= 13.0.6300.2 < 13.0.6480.4 | 13.0.6480.4 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2016 | >= 13.0.7000.253 < 13.0.7075.5 | 13.0.7075.5 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2017 | >= 14.0.1000.169 < 14.0.2100.4 | 14.0.2100.4 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2017 | >= 14.0.3006.16 < 14.0.3520.4 | 14.0.3520.4 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2019 | >= 15.0.2000.5 < 15.0.2160.4 | 15.0.2160.4 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2019 | >= 15.0.4003.23 < 15.0.4460.4 | 15.0.4460.4 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2022 | >= 16.0.1000.6 < 16.0.1170.5 | 16.0.1170.5 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2022 | >= 16.0.4003.1 < 16.0.4240.4 | 16.0.4240.4 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2025 | >= 17.0.1000.7 < 17.0.1105.2 | 17.0.1105.2 |
| microsoft | sql_server_2025 | >= 17.0.4006.2 < 17.0.4020.2 | 17.0.4020.2 |
| msrc | microsoft_sql_server_2025_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →An authenticated attacker with explicit permissions exploits the vulnerability by logging in to the SQL server and elevating privileges to sysadmin via SQL injection. ↗
- →Successful exploitation results in SQL sysadmin privilege gain — monitor for unexpected sysadmin role assignments or privilege escalation events in SQL Server audit logs. ↗
- →Attack vector is network-based and requires an authorized (authenticated) attacker — monitor for anomalous SQL queries from authenticated low-privilege accounts, especially those containing SQL injection patterns targeting privilege escalation. ↗
- ·Patching requires selecting the correct update path (GDR vs CU) based on current SQL Server version and update history. Switching from GDR to CU is a one-way change. ↗
- ·Affected SQL Server versions span 2016 through 2025; SQL Server versions not listed in the patch table are no longer supported and require upgrade. ↗
- ·No public exploit exists as of the advisory date, and exploitation is rated 'Less Likely' by Microsoft. ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc8.8HIGH
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SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2026-03-10·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-26116 [HIGH] CWE-89 SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description: 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.
FAQ: I am running SQL Server on my system. What action do I need to take?
Update your relevant version of SQL Server. Any applicable driver fixes are included in those updates.
There are GDR and/or CU (Cumulative Update) updates offered for my version of SQL Server. How do I know which update to use?
First, determine your SQL Server version number. For more information on determining your SQL Server version number, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 321185 - How to determine the version, edition, and update level of SQL Server and its components.
Second, in the
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GHSA-qmc2-fr3x-59pg: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-03-10
CVE-2026-26116 [HIGH] CWE-89 GHSA-qmc2-fr3x-59pg: Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges
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.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
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CVE-2026-26110 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for March 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
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blogs_talos·2026-03-10·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-26110 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for March 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for March 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for March 2026 which includes 79 vulnerabilities, including three that Microsoft marked as “critical.” The remaining vulnerabilities listed are classified as “important.” Microsoft assessed that exploitation of the three “critical” vulnerabilities is “less likely.”
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blogs_tenable·2026-03-10·CVSS 8.8
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# Microsoft’s March 2026 Patch Tuesday Addresses 83 CVEs (CVE-2026-21262, CVE-2026-26127)
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Microsoft addresses 83 CVEs including two vulnerabilities that were publicly disclosed prior to a patch being released.
Microsoft patched 83 CVEs in its March 2026 Patch Tuesday release, with eight rated critical and 75 rated as important. Our counts omitted one CVE (CVE-2026-26030) assigned by GitHub.
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blogs_bleepingcomputer·2026-03-10·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 79 flaws
## Microsoft March 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 79 flaws
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Microsoft on Tuesday released 84 patches affecting 15 product families – including a few you’ve possibly never encountered. Eight of the addressed issues are considered by Microsoft to be of Critical severity, though none of those affect Windows, nor are they expected to be exploited within the next 30 days. In addition, five of those Critical issues were in fact addressed by Microsoft in advance of Patch Tuesday itself, as we’ll discuss below. Twenty-two have a CVSS base score of 8.0 or higher, including one with a 9.8 base score. None are known to be under active exploit in the wild, but two are publicly disclosed so far.
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## CVE-2026-26116 :
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
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.
Source : NVD
## 8.8
Score
Published March 10, 2026
Severity HIGH
CNA Score 8.8
Has Public Exploit No
Has CISA KEV Exploit No
CISA KEV Release Date N/A
CISA KEV Due Date N/A
Exploitation Probability Percentile (EPSS) 24.5
Exploitation Probability (EPSS) 0.1
Sources
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