How severe is CVE-2026-77481?

CVE-2026-77481 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-2026-77481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-77481?

CVE-2026-77481 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-2026-77481?

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-2026-77481 published?

CVE-2026-77481 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-15.

CVE-2026-77481

CVE-2026-77481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2017 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% (59th 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-2026-77481?: Heap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-77481?: CVE-2026-77481 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-2026-77481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-77481?: CVE-2026-77481 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-2026-77481?: 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-2026-77481 published?: CVE-2026-77481 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-15.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-77481

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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