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CVE-2019-1068

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 57.3%
  1. Published15 Jul 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV26 Aug 2026
  3. Remediation due29 Aug 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.

Added to KEV: 26 Aug 2026Federal remediation due: 29 Aug 2026

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft SQL Server2014
Microsoft SQL Server 2016≥ 13.0.4001.0 < 13.0.4259.0 · ≥ 13.0.4411.0 < 13.0.4604.0 · ≥ 13.0.5026.0 < 13.0.5101.9 · ≥ 13.0.5149.0 < 13.0.5366.0
Microsoft SQL Server 2017≥ 14.0.1000.169 < 14.0.2027.2 · ≥ 14.0.3006.16 < 14.0.3192.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft SQL Server 2016≥ 13.0.4259.0
Microsoft SQL Server 2017≥ 14.0.2027.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-1068 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1068 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 26 Aug 2026.

How severe is CVE-2019-1068?

CVE-2019-1068 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 57.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-1068?

Affected products include Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Microsoft SQL Server 2017.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1068?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft SQL Server 2016 13.0.4259.0, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 14.0.2027.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.