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?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1068?

CVE-2019-1068 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 5 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. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-1068 published?

CVE-2019-1068 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 45% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 45% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server
Published: 2019-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 45% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1068?: CVE-2019-1068 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 5 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. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-1068 published?: CVE-2019-1068 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068

Affected products (5)

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:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2016:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2017:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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