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CVE-2026-40370

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 path traversal

8.8 HIGHEPSS 1.01%
  1. Published12 May 2026

Description

External control of file name or path in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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 Server 2016≥ 13.0.6300.2 < 13.0.6490.1 · ≥ 13.0.7000.253 < 13.0.7085.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017≥ 14.0.1000.169 < 14.0.2110.2 · ≥ 14.0.3006.16 < 14.0.3530.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2019≥ 15.0.2000.5 < 15.0.2170.1 · ≥ 15.0.4003.23 < 15.0.4470.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022≥ 16.0.1000.6 < 16.0.1180.1 · ≥ 16.0.4003.1 < 16.0.4252.3
Microsoft SQL Server 2025≥ 17.0.1000.7 < 17.0.1115.1 · ≥ 17.0.4006.2 < 17.0.4040.1

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft SQL Server 2016≥ 13.0.6490.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017≥ 14.0.2110.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2019≥ 15.0.2170.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022≥ 16.0.1180.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2025≥ 17.0.1115.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-40370 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-40370 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.01%.

How severe is CVE-2026-40370?

CVE-2026-40370 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-40370?

Affected products include Microsoft SQL Server 2016, Microsoft SQL Server 2017, Microsoft SQL Server 2019, Microsoft SQL Server 2022, Microsoft SQL Server 2025.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40370?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft SQL Server 2016 13.0.6490.1, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 14.0.2110.2, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 15.0.2170.1 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.