CVE-2026-55002 HIGH

CVE-2026-55002: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)
Weakness CWE-73
Published July 14, 2026
Last update July 24, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/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 elevate privileges locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

July 14, 2026 CVE published
July 24, 2026 Record updated

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