← All Advisories

Microsoft SQL Server's Unspecified Flaw Allows Authenticated Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code on the Database Server; CISA's August 29th KEV Deadline Has Passed

Last refreshed2026-09-27

Status: KEV  |  Advisory ID: CVE-2019-1068

Key Details

CVECVE-2019-1068
Vulnerability NameMicrosoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS Score / Version8.8 (High) / CVSS v3.1
Updated2026-09-22
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS Proseattack vector is network; attack complexity is low; privileges required is low; user interaction is none; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is high; integrity impact is high; availability impact is high.
Affected productsMicrosoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2016, and Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Exploitation statusListed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation.
KEV listingAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2026-08-26.
Exploitation prediction (EPSS)57.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days (99% percentile) -- FIRST.org's EPSS model.
Federal remediation deadline2026-08-29 (CISA KEV, Binding Operational Directive).

Affected Products, Subsystems & Sectors

VendorProductAffected VersionsPatch Status
MicrosoftSQL Server
MicrosoftSQL Server 2016
MicrosoftSQL Server 2017
SubsystemsHistorians/Industrial Data Platforms
SectorsAll Sectors

What to Know

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

What to Do

Monitor Microsoft's web page for any future patch releases.

References

SourceReference
NVDhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1068
CVEhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-1068

KEV Required Action

FieldValue
KEV Linkhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
Date Added to KEV2026-08-26
Required Action Due Date2026-08-29
Required ActionApply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

About

OT-Advisories  ·  CVE  ·  NVD  ·  CVSS  ·  KEV  ·  EPSS  ·  CWE