How severe is CVE-2024-49001?

CVE-2024-49001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-49001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49001?

CVE-2024-49001 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2016. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49001?

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-2024-49001 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49001 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43878.

When was CVE-2024-49001 published?

CVE-2024-49001 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49001

CVE-2024-49001 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2016 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43878
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server 2016
Published: 2024-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49001?: SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-49001?: CVE-2024-49001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-49001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49001?: CVE-2024-49001 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2016. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49001?: 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-2024-49001 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49001 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43878.
When was CVE-2024-49001 published?: CVE-2024-49001 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49001

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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