How severe is CVE-2026-26115?

CVE-2026-26115 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-2026-26115 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-26115?

CVE-2026-26115 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2016. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-26115?

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-2026-26115 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-26115 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10683.

When was CVE-2026-26115 published?

CVE-2026-26115 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-26115

CVE-2026-26115 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-1287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-10683
Weakness: CWE-1287
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server 2016
Published: 2026-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper validation of specified type of input in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26115?: Improper validation of specified type of input in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-26115?: CVE-2026-26115 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-2026-26115 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-26115?: CVE-2026-26115 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2016. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26115?: 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-2026-26115 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-26115 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10683.
When was CVE-2026-26115 published?: CVE-2026-26115 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-26115

Affected products (5)

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:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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