How severe is CVE-2024-37966?

CVE-2024-37966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-37966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37966?

CVE-2024-37966 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37966?

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.

Does CVE-2024-37966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36919.

When was CVE-2024-37966 published?

CVE-2024-37966 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37966

CVE-2024-37966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36919
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server 2017
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft SQL Server Native Scoring Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37966?: Microsoft SQL Server Native Scoring Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-37966?: CVE-2024-37966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-37966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37966?: CVE-2024-37966 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37966?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-37966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36919.
When was CVE-2024-37966 published?: CVE-2024-37966 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37966

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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