Improper Access Control Vulnerability in SQL Server by Microsoft
CVE-2026-73028

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 (cu 31)
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 (cu 32)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 (gdr)
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-73028?

A vulnerability exists in SQL Server due to improper access control, enabling an authorized attacker to gain elevated privileges over a network. This flaw can allow users who already have access to exploit the system's privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the database environment.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) x64-based Systems 14.0.0 < 14.0.3550.4

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR) x64-based Systems 14.0.0 < 14.0.2130.4

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32) x64-based Systems 15.0.0.0 < 15.0.4490.9

References

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

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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