What is CVE-2026-26116?

CVE-2026-26116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2025 (Cu 2), classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-03-10.

How severe is CVE-2026-26116?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

SQL Injection in Microsoft Sql Server 2025 (Cu 2)

CVE-2026-26116

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Vulnerability class: SQL Injection

EPSS: 0.001 (19.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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/E:U/RL:O/RC:C.

Affected products

Microsoft Sql Server 2025 (Cu 2) — versions 17.0.0.0
Microsoft Sql Server 2025 For X64-based Systems (Gdr) — versions 17.0.1050.2

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-89 — SQL Injection

References

SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26116?: CVE-2026-26116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2025 (Cu 2), classified under SQL Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-03-10.
How severe is CVE-2026-26116?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.