SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-32167 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | microsoft |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-04-14 18:17:19 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-05-07 19:54:15 UTC |
| Description | Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.8 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.000690000 probability, percentile 0.211320000 (date 2026-04-21)
Problem Types: CWE-89 | CWE-89 CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 6.7 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 6.7 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Microsoft | Sql Server 2016 | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 GDR | affected 13.0.0 13.0.6485.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack | affected 13.0.0 13.0.7080.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2017 CU 31 | affected 14.0.0 14.0.3525.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2017 GDR | affected 14.0.0 14.0.2105.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2019 CU 32 | affected 15.0.0.0 15.0.4465.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2019 GDR | affected 15.0.0 15.0.2165.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2022 GDR | affected 16.0.0 16.0.1175.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2022 For X64-based Systems CU 24 | affected 16.0.0.0 16.0.4250.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2025 CU 3 | affected 17.0.4030.1 17.0.4030.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2025 For X64-based Systems GDR | affected 17.0.1050.2 17.0.1110.1 custom | x64-based Systems |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32167 | [email protected] | msrc.microsoft.com | Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.