How severe is CVE-2026-68785?

CVE-2026-68785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-68785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-68785?

CVE-2026-68785 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2017. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-68785?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-68785 published?

CVE-2026-68785 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-15.

CVE-2026-68785

CVE-2026-68785 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server 2017
Published: 2026-09-08
Last modified: 2026-09-15

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-68785?: Heap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-68785?: CVE-2026-68785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-68785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-68785?: CVE-2026-68785 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2017. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-68785?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-68785 published?: CVE-2026-68785 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-15.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68785

Affected products (4)

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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