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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Network-reachable SQLi needs only a low-privileged login (PR:L) with low complexity; privilege elevation across a scope boundary (S:C) yields full C/I/A impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
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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 elevation via SQL injection (CWE-89) affects Microsoft Azure SQL Database, where an already-authorized attacker can inject unneutralized special elements into SQL commands over the network to gain higher privileges than granted. The 9.9 CVSS score reflects a scope change (S:C) with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, meaning a low-privileged database principal could break out of its authorization boundary. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires the attacker to already be an authorized principal (CVSS PR:L), so a valid Azure SQL Database login or an application path that reaches the database under some authenticated context is a prerequisite - this is NOT remote-unauthenticated exploitation. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The signals are strong but not maximal urgency. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | Patch available per vendor advisory: because Azure SQL Database is a Microsoft-managed cloud service, the fix is applied server-side by Microsoft and typically requires no customer action to remediate the platform flaw itself - verify the current status and any customer-side guidance directly in the MSRC advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68782. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, identify all production Azure SQL Database instances and their current patch levels; coordinate with database teams on patching windows. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today
EUVD-2026-63624
GHSA-92gp-p329-q463