Improper Access Control in Microsoft SQL Server by Microsoft
CVE-2025-24999

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-24999?

An improper access control vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server has been identified, enabling an attacker with authorized access to elevate their privileges over a network. This flaw may allow unauthorized users to gain excessive permissions, compromising the security and integrity of the database. Organizations using affected versions of SQL Server should review their configurations and apply necessary updates to protect against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR) x64-based Systems 13.0.0 < 13.0.6465.1

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack x64-based Systems 13.0.0 < 13.0.7060.1

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) x64-based Systems 14.0.0 < 14.0.3500.1

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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