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CVE-2026-65669 Critical technical severity
Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

9.6 · CVSS 3.1 · CriticalSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.86% · 57.3th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-08NETWORK · LOW complexity · NONE privileges · REQUIRED user interactionWithin 7 daysCritical technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. 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.