SQL Injection Vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server
CVE-2025-47954

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sql Server 2022 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2022 For X64-based Systems (cu 20)
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-47954?

A vulnerability exists within Microsoft SQL Server that stems from improper handling of special characters in SQL commands, which may lead to SQL injection attacks. This flaw enables an attacker, under certain conditions, to manipulate queries and elevate their privileges over a network. Such an attack can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data managed by SQL Server. Organizations using affected versions should implement security measures to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR) x64-based Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.1145.1

Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 20) Unknown 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.4210.1

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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