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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable SQL injection needing only a low-privileged authenticated login (PR:L, AC:L), crossing a trust boundary (S:C) for full C/I/A impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure SQL Database allows an already-authenticated, low-privileged attacker to inject crafted SQL over the network and gain elevated database privileges. Rated CVSS 9.9 with a scope-changing vector, the flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands (CWE-89); Microsoft has issued a service-side fix. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires the attacker to already be an authorized, authenticated principal on the target Azure SQL Database (CVSS PR:L) with network reachability to the service (AV:N); it does not require user interaction or high privileges. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9 (Critical) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H: network-reachable, low attack complexity, only low privileges required, no user interaction, scope change, and full confidentiality/integrity/availability impact. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Because Azure SQL Database is a Microsoft-managed PaaS offering, the fix is applied server-side by Microsoft and requires no customer patch installation; Patch available per vendor advisory - review the MSRC update guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68789 to confirm remediation status for your tenant. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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EUVD-2026-63690
GHSA-5qj3-m3cq-w4vw