Apr 2026: SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-32176 Published on April 14, 2026
SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness Type
What is a SQL Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-32176 has been classified to as a SQL Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-32176
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Affected Versions
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR):- Version 13.0.0 and below 13.0.6485.1 is affected.
- Version 13.0.0 and below 13.0.7080.1 is affected.
- Version 14.0.0 and below 14.0.3525.1 is affected.
- Version 14.0.0 and below 14.0.2105.1 is affected.
- Version 15.0.0.0 and below 15.0.4465.1 is affected.
- Version 15.0.0 and below 15.0.2165.1 is affected.
- Version 16.0.0 and below 16.0.1175.1 is affected.
- Version 16.0.0.0 and below 16.0.4250.1 is affected.
- Version 17.0.4030.1 and below 17.0.4030.1 is affected.
- Version 17.0.1050.2 and below 17.0.1110.1 is affected.