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CVE-2026-77480

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 vulnerability

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.78%
  1. Published8 Sept 2026

Description

Insufficient granularity of access control in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges 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 2017≥ 14.0.3006.16 < 14.0.3550.4 · < 14.0.2130.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2019≥ 15.0.4003.23 < 15.0.4490.9 · < 15.0.2190.7
Microsoft SQL Server 2022≥ 16.0.4003.1 < 16.0.4275.2 · < 16.0.1200.5
Microsoft SQL Server 2025≥ 17.0.4006.2 < 17.0.4085.5 · < 17.0.1135.8

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft SQL Server 2017≥ 14.0.3550.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2019≥ 15.0.4490.9
Microsoft SQL Server 2022≥ 16.0.4275.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2025≥ 17.0.4085.5

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-77480 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-77480 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.78%.

How severe is CVE-2026-77480?

CVE-2026-77480 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-77480?

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

How do I fix CVE-2026-77480?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft SQL Server 2017 14.0.3550.4, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 15.0.4490.9, Microsoft SQL Server 2022 16.0.4275.2 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.