7.2
High
CVE-2026-20803 Missing authentication for critical function in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a…
Description
Missing authentication for critical function in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR) 16.0 | 16.0.0 → < 16.0.1165.1 | 16.0.1165.1 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) 17.0 | earliest → < 17.0.1050.2 | 17.0.1050.2 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 22) 16.0 | 16.0.0.0 → < 16.0.4230.2 | 16.0.4230.2 |
References
- Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
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