CVE-2026-66814
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Insufficient Privilege Escalation in SQL Server

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-66814, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Insufficient granularity of access control in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Published
2026-09-08
Last Modified
2026-09-16
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-29
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Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft sql_server_2022 to 16.0.1200.5 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2022 From 16.0.4003.1 (inc) to 16.0.4275.2 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2017 to 14.0.2130.4 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2017 From 14.0.3006.16 (inc) to 14.0.3550.4 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2019 to 15.0.2190.7 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2019 From 15.0.4003.23 (inc) to 15.0.4490.9 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2025 to 17.0.1135.8 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2025 From 17.0.4006.2 (inc) to 17.0.4085.5 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE-1220 The product implements access controls via a policy or other feature with the intention to disable or restrict accesses (reads and/or writes) to assets in a system from untrusted agents. However, implemented access controls lack required granularity, which renders the control policy too broad because it allows accesses from unauthorized agents to the security-sensitive assets.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves insufficient granularity in SQL Server's access control. An authorized attacker can exploit this over a network to elevate their privileges beyond intended levels.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain higher privileges in SQL Server, potentially accessing sensitive data, modifying system configurations, or executing unauthorized commands. This could lead to data breaches or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements for GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for SQL Server as soon as possible to address the insufficient access control issue.

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