SQL Injection Vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server
CVE-2025-53727

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sql Server 2022 For X64-based Systems (cu 20)
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (gdr)
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-53727?

An SQL injection vulnerability exists within Microsoft SQL Server that allows authorized attackers to conduct privilege escalation through improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. This security flaw can be exploited over a network, posing a significant risk to database integrity and confidentiality. Proper security measures and updates are essential to mitigate potential attacks and protect sensitive data.

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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