CVE-2026-67636: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity
High (CVSS 8.5)
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Category
Remote Code Execution
Exploit Status
Not Exploited
Exploitation Likelihood
Unlikely
Patch Tuesday
2026-Sep
Released
2026-09-08

Description

Out-of-bounds read in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

FAQ

According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does this mean for this vulnerability? An attacker would need specific conditions to be in place (i.e. particular protocol settings, or configurations, etc.) before an attack could succeed, which reduces the likelihood of widespread or opportunistic exploitation. How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability? An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to an affected SQL Server and submitting a specially crafted query or request that triggers a memory corruption condition, allowing the attacker to execute code on the server. Authentication is required; user interaction is not required.

Affected Products (6)

SQL Server

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU 32)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 26)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU8)

Security Updates (6)

Acknowledgments

Microsoft Red Team

Revision History

  • 2026-09-08: Information published.