How severe is CVE-2026-55002?

CVE-2026-55002 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-2026-55002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-55002?

CVE-2026-55002 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-2026-55002?

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-2026-55002 published?

CVE-2026-55002 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-08-04.

CVE-2026-55002

CVE-2026-55002 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-73.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-73
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server 2016
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-08-04

Description

External control of file name or path in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-55002?: External control of file name or path in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-55002?: CVE-2026-55002 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-2026-55002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-55002?: CVE-2026-55002 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-2026-55002?: 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-2026-55002 published?: CVE-2026-55002 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-08-04.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-55002

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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