Microsoft SQL Server 2017/2019/2022/2025 access control

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9.2$5k-$25k0.45+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Microsoft SQL Server 2017/2019/2022/2025. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-73028. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft SQL Server 2017/2019/2022/2025. It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Improper access control in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-73028 since 08/10/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.2

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/10/2026 CVE reserved
09/09/2026 +30 days Advisory disclosed
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-73028 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-73028
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400974

Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2026 02:15
Changes: 09/09/2026 02:15 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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