Microsoft SQL Server improper validation of specified type of input
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft SQL Server. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in improper validation of specified type of input. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-26115. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft SQL Server (unknown version). Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified type of input vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1287. The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Improper validation of specified type of input in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
The weakness was published 03/10/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-26115. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/19/2026).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 307436 (Tenable Identity Exposure < 3.77.17 Multiple Vulnerabilities (TNS-2026-11)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (307436). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1
VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔒
CNA Base Score: 8.8
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Improper validation of specified type of inputCWE: CWE-1287 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Unproven
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Nessus ID: 307436
Nessus Name: Tenable Identity Exposure < 3.77.17 Multiple Vulnerabilities (TNS-2026-11)
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
03/10/2026 VulDB entry created03/10/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/10/2026 Countermeasure disclosed
04/19/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comAdvisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-26115 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-26115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350040
Entry
Created: 03/10/2026 19:26Updated: 04/19/2026 20:42
Changes: 03/10/2026 19:26 (35), 03/10/2026 19:29 (33), 03/13/2026 12:38 (12), 04/19/2026 20:42 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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