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CVE-2026-26116Disclosure(microsoft / sql_server_2016)

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

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.

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0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-89

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

NONE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • sql_server_2016
  • sql_server_2017
  • sql_server_2019
  • sql_server_2022

Threat summary

  • 3 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 3 signals
  • Disclosure: 3 classified signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 2 mentions (2026-03-10); latest day: 1
  • 3 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
sql_server_2016sql_server_2017sql_server_2019sql_server_2022sql_server_2025

Deep dive

Activity timeline3 mentions / 2d
01122Mentions · 2026-03-10: 2Mentions · 2026-03-16: 1Technical Details · 2026-03-10: 2Technical Details · 2026-03-16: 103-1003-16
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
3100.0%
Referenced assets3 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-03-102
Disclosure2
2026-03-161
Disclosure1
Full discourse3 posts
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    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. https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-26116

    Post summary

    The text discloses CVE-2026-26116, an SQL injection vulnerability in SQL Server that permits authorized attackers to elevate privileges over a network, with no mention of PoC, exploit tools, or patches.

    00000207
    56.7K followersView on X
  • The Hacker Wire@TheHackerWire
    Disclosure

    🟠 CVE-2026-26116 - High 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. https://www.thehackerwire.com/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26116/ https://t.co/H7YxxL7saK

    Post summary

    The tweet announces CVE‑2026‑26116, a high‑severity SQL injection flaw in SQL Server that permits privileged unauthorized privilege escalation. No PoC, exploit tool, or patch is discussed.

    0000031
    133 followersView on X
  • CVEFind.com@CveFindCom
    Disclosure

    [CVE-2026-26116: HIGH] 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.#cve,CVE-2026-26116,#cybersecurity https://cvefind.com/CVE-2026-26116

    Post summary

    The text announces CVE-2026-26116, describing a SQL injection that can enable privileged escalation over a network, with no additional details on exploits, patches, or active usage.

    0000032
    601 followersView on X
CPE platform detail5 entries

5 of 5 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
Appmicrosoftsql_server_2016--x64
Appmicrosoftsql_server_2017--x64
Appmicrosoftsql_server_2019--x64
Appmicrosoftsql_server_2022--x64
Appmicrosoftsql_server_2025--x64

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