How severe is CVE-2019-1068?

CVE-2019-1068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1068 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1068 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-08-26, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1068?

CVE-2019-1068 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1068?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

When was CVE-2019-1068 published?

CVE-2019-1068 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-08-27.

CVE-2019-1068

CVE-2019-1068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2026-08-26). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 57% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2026-08-26)
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server
Published: 2019-07-15
Last modified: 2026-08-27

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1068?: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-1068?: CVE-2019-1068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1068 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2019-1068 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2026-08-26, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1068?: CVE-2019-1068 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
When was CVE-2019-1068 published?: CVE-2019-1068 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-08-27.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2014:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2014:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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