How severe is CVE-2024-43474?

CVE-2024-43474 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-43474 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43474?

CVE-2024-43474 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2017. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43474?

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-2024-43474 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43474 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40741.

When was CVE-2024-43474 published?

CVE-2024-43474 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43474

CVE-2024-43474 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-170.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40741
Weakness: CWE-170
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server 2017
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43474?: Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-43474?: CVE-2024-43474 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-43474 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43474?: CVE-2024-43474 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2017. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43474?: 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-2024-43474 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43474 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40741.
When was CVE-2024-43474 published?: CVE-2024-43474 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43474

Affected products (2)

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

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