CVE-2026-40370 HIGH

CVE-2026-40370: SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)
Weakness CWE-73
Published May 12, 2026
Last update June 9, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS 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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

External control of file name or path in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

May 12, 2026 CVE published
June 9, 2026 Record updated