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MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2026-32176

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

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftSql Server 2016>= 13.0.6300.2, < 13.0.6485.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2017>= 14.0.1000.169, < 14.0.2105.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2019>= 15.0.2000.5, < 15.0.2165.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2022>= 16.0.1000.6, < 16.0.1175.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2025>= 17.0.1000.7, < 17.0.1110.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-32176?

CVE-2026-32176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-32176?

CVE-2026-32176 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-32176?

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, Microsoft Sql Server 2025.