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Full vulnerability report · 2026
CVE-2026-32176High confidence

SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft · Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)

6.7MediumCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Scheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Patch available
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityMediumOperational priority:Low, lowered one band.downgradedsince 25 Sep 2026

Evidence used

  • No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
  • Exploitation requires an existing local or physical foothold with privileges.
  • EPSS is 0.32% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict local access and enforce least privilege on affected hosts.
  • Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) 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: No default targetRemediation target: Normal maintenance

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-2026-22561

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

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

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
6.7 · CVSS 3.1
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionScheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

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

What

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

Why

Attacker-controlled data is not kept separate from SQL query syntax, allowing the intended database operation to be changed.

How

An attacker operating through local access may attempt exploitation with elevated privileges. If successful, the issue may gain additional privileges.

What

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

Why

Attacker-controlled data is not kept separate from SQL query syntax, allowing the intended database operation to be changed.

How

An attacker operating through local access may attempt exploitation with elevated privileges. If successful, the issue may gain additional privileges.

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.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

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
local access → Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') → gain additional privileges
Attack surface
Local
Privileges required
High: elevated access 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-89 ↗

CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection'). The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Without sufficient removal or quoting of SQL syntax in user-controllable inputs, the generated SQL query can cause those inputs to be interpreted as SQL instead of ordinary user data.

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

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

AVLocalAttack vector: The attacker needs local access to the vulnerable system.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRHighPrivileges required: The attacker needs elevated or administrative 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
The issue can support a local privilege or sandbox boundary transition; normal system utilities may then be available in the gained context.
Privilege escalationCWE-89
A

Official authority intelligence

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

ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-22561Official EUVD mapping

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

Official EUVD record ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-1103Microsoft SQL Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Microsoft SQL Server 2017, Microsoft SQL Server 2019, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 und Microsoft SQL Server 2022 ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen, und um seine Privilegien zu erhöhen.

Official advisory ↗
Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20260415Security Bulletin 15 April 2026

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 15 April 2026, published on 15 April 2026. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-0796Multiples vulnérabilités dans Tenable Identity Exposure

d?id=CVE-2026-28386 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28387 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28387 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28388 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28388 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28389 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28389 Référence CVE CVE-2026-28390 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28390 Référence CVE CVE-2026-31789 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31789 Référence CVE CVE-2026-31790 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31790 Référence CVE CVE-2026-32167 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32167 Référence CVE CVE-2026-32175 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32175 Référence CVE CVE-2026-32176 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32176 Référence CVE CVE-2026-32177 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32177 Référence CVE CVE-2026-32178 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32178 Référence CVE CVE-2026-32203 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-32203 Référence CVE CVE-2026-33116 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-33116 Référence CVE CVE-2026-33120 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-33120 Référence CVE CVE-2026-34180 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-34180 Référence CVE CVE-2026-34181 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-34181 Référence CVE CVE-2026-34182 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-0444Multiples vulnérabilités dans Microsoft Azure

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans Microsoft Azure. Elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une élévation de privilèges.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-0445Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Microsoft

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans les produits Microsoft. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance, une élévation de privilèges et un déni de service à distance. Microsoft indique que la vulnérabilité CVE-2026-32201 est activement exploitée.

Official advisory ↗
CSIRT Italia · Italian · aggiornamenti-mensili-microsoft-19Aggiornamenti Mensili Microsoft

finestra - - CVE-2026-32200 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32199 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32198 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32197 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32196 : apre una nuova finestra Presente - CVE-2026-32195 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32192 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32190 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32189 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32188 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32184 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32183 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32181 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32178 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32176 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32171 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32168 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32167 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32165 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32164 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32163 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32162 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32160 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32159 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32158 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32157 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32156 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32155 : apre una nuova finestra - - CVE-2026-32154 : apre una nuova fi

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2026-014799マイクロソフトのSQL Server 2016等の複数製品におけるSQL インジェクションの脆弱性

SQL Server における SQL コマンドで使用される特殊な要素が不適切に無害化される（「SQL インジェクション」）ことで、認可された攻撃者がローカルで権限を昇格させることが可能になります。

Official advisory ↗
KISA KrCERT/CC · Korean · KNVD-6760MS 4월 보안 위협에 따른 정기 보안 업데이트 권고

vation of Privilege Vulnerability | | Windows 사용자 인터페이스 코 | CVE-2026-32163 | Windows User Interface Core Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | | Windows 사용자 인터페이스 코 | CVE-2026-32164 | Windows User Interface Core Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | | Windows 사용자 인터페이스 코 | CVE-2026-32165 | Windows User Interface Core Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | | SQL Server | CVE-2026-32167 | SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | | Azure Monitor 에이전트 | CVE-2026-32168 | Azure Monitor Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | | Azure Logic Apps | CVE-2026-32171 | Azure Logic Apps Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | | SQL Server | CVE-2026-32176 | SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | | .그물 | CVE-2026-32178 | .NET Spoofing Vulnerability | | 마이크로소프트 윈도우 | CVE-2026-32181 | Microsoft Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability | | Windows 캡처 도구 | CVE-2026-32183 | Windows Snipping Tool Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | | Microsoft 복합형 컴퓨팅(HPC) 팩 | CVE-2026-32184 | Microsoft High Performance Compute Pack (HPC) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | | 마이크로소프트 오피스 엑셀 | CVE-2026-32188 | Microsoft Office Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability | | 마이크로소프트 오피스 엑셀 | CVE-2026-32189 | Microsoft Office Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | | 마이크로소프트 오피스 | CVE-2026-32190 | Mic

Official advisory ↗
NCSC-NL · Dutch · NCSC-2026-0118Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft SQL Server

Een kwaadwillende kan de kwetsbaarheden misbruiken doordat SQL Server invoer onvoldoende neutraliseert en onveilig niet-vertrouwde pointers dereferent. Hierdoor kan een geautoriseerde aanvaller lokaal rechten verhogen of op afstand via het netwerk code uitvoeren. ``` |----------------|------|-------------------------------------| | CVE-ID | CVSS | Impact | |----------------|------|-------------------------------------| | CVE-2026-32167 | 6,70 | Verkrijgen van verhoogde rechten | | CVE-2026-33120 | 8,80 | Uitvoeren van willekeurige code | | CVE-2026-32176 | 6,70 | Verkrijgen van verhoogde rechten | |----------------|------|-------------------------------------| ```

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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. Limit untrusted access and use least privilege until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 14 Apr 2026 · Last source change 25 Sept 2026, 17:26 UTC · CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-22561
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceOther authority
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. Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed: removed remediation: acn.gov.it/aggiornamenti-mensili-microsoft-19.
    Before
    remediation: acn.gov.it/aggiornamenti-mensili-microsoft-19 · vendor advisory: msrc.microsoft.com/CVE-2026-32176
    After
    vendor advisory: msrc.microsoft.com/CVE-2026-32176
    secure@microsoft.com ↗
  2. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    13.0.0 < 13.0.6485.1; 13.0.0 < 13.0.7080.1; 14.0.0 < 14.0.3525.1; 14.0.0 < 14.0.2105.1; 15.0.0.0 < 15.0.4465.1; 15.0.0 < 15.0.2165.1; 16.0.0 < 16.0.1175.1; 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.4250.1 · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
    After
    Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR): 13.0.0 < 13.0.6485.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack: 13.0.0 < 13.0.7080.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31): 14.0.0 < 14.0.3525.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR): 14.0.0 < 14.0.2105.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32): 15.0.0.0 < 15.0.4465.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR): 15.0.0 < 15.0.2165.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR): 16.0.0 < 16.0.1175.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 24): 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.4250.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU 3): 17.0.4030.1 < 17.0.4030.1; Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR): 17.0.1050.2 < 17.0.1110.1 · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
    CNA ↗
  3. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Mitigation available to Awaiting fix.
    Before
    Mitigation available
    After
    Awaiting fix
    secure@microsoft.com ↗
  4. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Mitigation available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Mitigation available
    CSIRT Italia ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Remediation guidance recorded
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-22561↗CSIRT Italia remediation guidance↗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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