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Full vulnerability report · 2019
CVE-2019-1068High confidence

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft · SQL Server

8.8HighCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Patch now

CISA confirms exploitation in the wild and lists 2026-08-29 as the remediation due date.

Patch available
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityHighOperational priority:Critical, raised one band.upgradedsince 26 Aug 2026

Evidence used

  • CISA confirms exploitation in the wild.
  • EPSS is 57.27% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
  • Increase monitoring for the attack path and post-exploitation behaviour described in the report.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs Microsoft SQL Server and falls inside the recorded affected range.
  2. Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
  3. Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
  4. Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Mitigation target: Within 3 daysRemediation target: Within 90 days

This automated reassessment organises public evidence. It does not know asset exposure, business impact or control effectiveness and does not replace CVSS or a human risk decision.

Optional official sources

National CERT insights
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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2019-9650

CISA KEV mirrored by ENISA

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Recorded by ENISA since 26 Aug 2026. Evidence sources: cisa_kev.
ENISA score
8.8 · CVSS 3.1
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionPatch now

CISA confirms exploitation in the wild and lists 2026-08-29 as the remediation due date.

Patch available
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What, why and how

Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.

What

Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.

Why

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation with low privileges. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.

What

Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.

Why

The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation with low privileges. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
Confirmed in the wild

CISA added this CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 2026-08-26.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → Improper Input Validation → execute code or commands in the affected security context
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
Low: a basic authenticated account is required
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-20 ↗

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRLowPrivileges required: The attacker needs basic user-level privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CHighConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.IHighIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
After compromise, an attacker may use built-in shells, scripting engines, scheduled tasks and native network utilities for discovery, persistence or movement. This is a plausible LoTL path, not evidence that it has occurred for every attack.
NetworkRemote code executionCWE-20CISA KEV
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2019-9650Known-exploited evidence recorded

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Official EUVD record ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-3035Microsoft SQL Server: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Ausführen von beliebigem Programmcode mit den Rechten des Dienstes

Ein entfernter, authentisierter Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Microsoft SQL Server 2014, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 und Microsoft SQL Server 2017 ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode mit den Rechten des Dienstes auszuführen.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2019-AVI-322Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Microsoft

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été corrigées dans les produits Microsoft . Elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une élévation de privilèges, une atteinte à la confidentialité des données, une exécution de code à distance et une usurpation d'identité.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2019-006376Microsoft SQL Server におけるリモートでコードを実行される脆弱性

Microsoft SQL Server には、内部関数を適切に処理しない場合、リモートでコードを実行される脆弱性が存在します。 ベンダは、本脆弱性を「Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability」として公開しています。

Official advisory ↗
KISA KrCERT/CC · Korean · KNVD-6928美 CISA 발표 주요 Exploit 정보공유(Update. 2026-08-26)

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Official advisory ↗
KISA KrCERT/CC · Korean · KNVD-5030MS 7월 보안 위협에 따른 정기 보안 업데이트 권고

- 원격코드실행 취약점(CVE-2019-0785,CVE-2019-0887,CVE-2019-1001,CVE-2019-1062,CVE-2019-1068,CVE-2019-1092,CVE-2019-1102,CVE-2019-1103,CVE-2019-1106,CVE-2019-1107,CVE-2019-1117,CVE-2019-1118,CVE-2019-1119,CVE-2019-1120,CVE-2019-1121,CVE-2019-1122,CVE-2019-1123,CVE-2019-1124,CVE-2019-1127,CVE-2019-1128)

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
Fixed
An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
Action
Review the linked authoritative reference and apply the recorded fixed release appropriate to the affected product branch.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 15 Jul 2019 · Last source change 27 Aug 2026, 03:57 UTC · CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceNIST NVD
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-09-01
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2019-9650
Product sourceCISA KEV
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceCISA ADP
NVD statusNVD enriched

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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  1. BlackTree coverageBlackTree article coverage changed from no BlackTree article to 1 BlackTree article.
    Before
    no BlackTree article
    After
    1 BlackTree article
    BlackTree editorial ↗
  2. ENISA known-exploited stateENISA EUVD now records this CVE in its known-exploited dataset.
    Before
    not listed in ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset
    After
    listed in ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset (EUVD-2019-9650)
    ENISA EUVD ↗
  3. ENISA EUVD mappingEUVD-2019-9650 was added to the official ENISA EUVD mapping for this CVE.
    Before
    not recorded
    After
    {"euvdId":"EUVD-2019-9650"}
    ENISA EUVD ↗
  4. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    unspecified; 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU); 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (CU); 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU); 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU); 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU) · Fixed: An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
    After
    Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR): unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server: 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU), 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (CU), 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU), 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU), 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU); Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (GDR): unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (GDR): unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR): unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR): unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR): unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU): unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR): unspecified; Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU): unspecified · Fixed: An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
    CNA ↗
  5. Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed: added patch: portal.msrc.microsoft.com/CVE-2019-1068; added remediation: portal.msrc.microsoft.com/CVE-2019-1068.
    Before
    no authoritative guidance recorded
    After
    patch: portal.msrc.microsoft.com/CVE-2019-1068 · remediation: portal.msrc.microsoft.com/CVE-2019-1068
    portal.msrc.microsoft.com ↗
  6. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    unspecified; 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU); 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (CU); 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU); 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU); 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU) · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
    After
    unspecified; 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU); 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (CU); 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU); 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU); 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU) · Fixed: An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
    CNA ↗
  7. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Patch available
    portal.msrc.microsoft.com ↗
  8. CVSS scoreCVSS scoring authority changed from CISA ADP to NIST NVD; the displayed base score remained 8.8.
    Before
    8.8 (CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP · CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
    After
    8.8 (CVSS 3.1 · NIST NVD · CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
    NIST NVD ↗
  9. Catalogue recordCVE added to the BlackTree catalogue.
    CNA ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Added to CISA KEV
Fixed release or patch reference recorded
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2019-9650↗CISA KEV record↗CVE authority or vendor reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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