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CVE-2026-47295 Microsoft CVE debrief

A high-severity SQL injection vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server, tracked as CVE-2026-47295. This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network by improperly neutralizing special elements used in an SQL command. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of SQL Server, including 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Organizations should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential privilege escalation attacks. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T18:17:17.883Z and was last modified on 2026-07-22T16:50:46.420Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)
CVSS
HIGH 8.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-14
Original CVE updated
2026-07-22
Advisory published
2026-07-14
Advisory updated
2026-07-22

Who should care

Organizations using Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025 should prioritize patching this vulnerability to prevent potential privilege escalation attacks.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-47295 is a SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as HIGH severity. It affects multiple versions of SQL Server, including 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to patching this vulnerability, as it allows for potential privilege escalation attacks over a network.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the vendor-provided patch for CVE-2026-47295
  • Conduct a thorough inventory of SQL Server instances to ensure all affected versions are patched
  • Implement compensating controls, such as network segmentation and monitoring, to reduce the attack surface
  • Verify that all SQL Server instances are running with the latest security updates and patches

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-14T18:17:17.883Z and was last modified on 2026-07-22T16:50:46.420Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as HIGH severity. It is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. Defenders should verify that all SQL Server instances are running with the latest security updates and patches.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-47295 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47295

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-47295 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47295

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

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