VDB-350041 · CVE-2026-26116 · GCVE-0-2026-26116

Microsoft SQL Server sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft SQL Server. Affected is an unknown function. This manipulation causes sql injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-26116. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft SQL Server (version now known) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released 03/10/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-26116. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/13/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

SQL Server

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

03/10/2026 VulDB entry created
03/10/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
03/10/2026 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
03/13/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-26116 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-26116
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-350041

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2026 19:26
Updated: 03/13/2026 12:38
Changes: 03/10/2026 19:26 (17), 03/10/2026 19:27 (15), 03/10/2026 19:30 (36), 03/13/2026 12:38 (13)
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