Sep 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-67368 Published on September 8, 2026
Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2026-67368 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-67368
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Affected Versions
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31):- Version 14.0.0 and below 14.0.3550.4 is affected.
- Version 14.0.0 and below 14.0.2130.4 is affected.
- Version 15.0.0.0 and below 15.0.4490.9 is affected.
- Version 15.0.0 and below 15.0.2190.7 is affected.
- Version 16.0.0.0 and below 16.0.4275.2 is affected.
- Version 16.0.0 and below 16.0.1200.5 is affected.
- Version 17.0.0.0 and below 17.0.4085.5 is affected.
- Version 17.0.1050.2 and below 17.0.1135.8 is affected.