HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2025-55227

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftSql Server 2016>= 13.0.6300.2, < 13.0.6470.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2017>= 14.0.1000.169, < 14.0.2085.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2019>= 15.0.2000.5, < 15.0.2145.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2022>= 16.0.1000.6, < 16.0.1150.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-55227?

CVE-2025-55227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-55227?

CVE-2025-55227 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-55227?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Sql Server 2016, Microsoft Sql Server 2017, Microsoft Sql Server 2019, Microsoft Sql Server 2022.