Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server
CVE-2026-85888

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 For X64-based Systems (cu31)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 For X64-based Systems (cu32)
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-85888?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft SQL Server, which could allow an authorized attacker to exploit the flaw and disclose sensitive information over a network. By leveraging this vulnerability, attackers may gain unauthorized access to confidential data, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of information stored in the affected SQL Server instances. Patch updates are recommended to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR) x64-based Systems 14.0.0 < 14.0.2140.2

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU31) x64-based Systems 14.0.3006.16 < 14.0.3560.2

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR) x64-based Systems 15.0.0 < 15.0.2200.2

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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