Improper input validation in Microsoft SQL Server
CVE-2019-1068
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.573 (99.1th percentile), scored .
High probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — patch promptly. 99th percentile — 99.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.528 · newest: 0.573 · change: +0.044
Affected products
- Microsoft SQL Server — versions 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU), 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (CU), 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 For 32-Bit Systems (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 For X64-Based Systems (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 For 32-Bit Systems (Cu) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 For 32-Bit Systems (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 For X64-Based Systems (Cu) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 For X64-Based Systems (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016 For X64-Based Systems Service Pack 1 (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2016 For X64-Based Systems Service Pack 2 (Gdr) — versions unspecified
- Microsoft SQL Server 2017 For X64-Based Systems (Gdr) — versions unspecified
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-1068?
- CVE-2019-1068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-07-15.
- How severe is CVE-2019-1068?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-1068 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2019-1068 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-08-26), indicating it is being actively exploited. 4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.