Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-47296

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)

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.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.23%
14.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.07.15
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.23%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Affected versions
>= 13.0.0 < 13.0.6500.1, >= 13.0.0 < 13.0.7095.1, >= 14.0.0 < 14.0.3540.1, >= 14.0.0 < 14.0.2120.1, >= 15.0.0.0 < 15.0.4480.2, >= 15.0.0 < 15.0.2180.2, >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.1190.2, >= 16.0.4260.1 < 16.0.4262.2, >= 17.0.4060.2 < 17.0.4060.2, >= 17.0.1050.2 < 17.0.1125.2, >= 13.0.6300.2 < 13.0.6500.1, >= 13.0.7000.253 < 13.0.7095.1, >= 14.0.1000.169 < 14.0.2120.1, >= 14.0.3006.16 < 14.0.3540.1, >= 15.0.2000.5 < 15.0.2180.2, >= 15.0.4003.23 < 15.0.4480.2, >= 16.0.1000.6 < 16.0.1190.2, >= 16.0.4003.1 < 16.0.4262.2, >= 17.0.1000.7 < 17.0.1125.2, >= 17.0.4006.2 < 17.0.4060.2
Fixed versions
13.0.6500.1, 13.0.7095.1, 14.0.2120.1, 14.0.3540.1, 15.0.2180.2, 15.0.4480.2, 16.0.1190.2, 16.0.4262.2, 17.0.1125.2, 17.0.4060.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-89
CVE-2026-47296 — Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack, Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) | SECUFOCUS NOW