SQL Server vulnerabilitiesAnd the versions its exploited flaws hit.
SQL Server is made by Microsoft. We track 110 published vulnerabilities listed under that exact name, across 13 versions. 3 of them are on the list of flaws known to be exploited, the newest added on 26 August 2026. Microsoft lists newer releases under their own names, such as SQL Server 2019, so check those pages too.
The most recent SQL Server flaw added to the known-exploited list is CVE-2019-1068, on 26 August 2026. We keep watching the known-exploited list.
Is SQL Server listed under other names? Yes.
Microsoft also lists SQL Server under more specific names, such as SQL Server 2019 and SQL Server 2022. Flaws listed only under those names are counted on their own pages, not here. If you run one of these, open its page for its own exploited flaws.
- SQL Server 2019129 published vulnerabilities
- SQL Server 2022100 published vulnerabilities
- SQL Server 201788 published vulnerabilities
- SQL Server 201686 published vulnerabilities
- SQL Server Reporting Services14 published vulnerabilities
- SQL Server Management Studio6 published vulnerabilities
- SQL Server Desktop Engine4 published vulnerabilities
- SQL Server Express Edition2 published vulnerabilities
- SQL Server 2019 Reporting Services1 published vulnerability
- SQL Server 20051 published vulnerability
- SQL Server 20081 published vulnerability
- SQL Server 2017 Reporting Services1 published vulnerability
Which versions of SQL Server do the exploited flaws hit?
Each exploited flaw lists the versions it affects, as published by the vendor. Find your version, then patch.
- CVE-2019-1068Exploited list, 26 Aug 2026
Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
2014-sp22014-sp32016-sp12016-sp22017 - CVE-2020-0618Exploited list, 18 Sep 2024
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
2012-sp42014-sp32016-sp2 - CVE-2012-1856Exploited list, 3 Mar 2022
Microsoft Office MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
2000-sp42005-sp32005-sp42008-r2_sp12008-r2_sp22008-sp22008-sp3
Which SQL Server vulnerabilities are being exploited?
3 flaws are on the government list of vulnerabilities known to be exploited. These are the ones criminals are using now, so they go first, whatever their severity score says.
- 8.8Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.
- 8.8Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services contains a deserialization vulnerability when handling page requests incorrectly.
- 8.8Microsoft Office MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
The TabStrip ActiveX control in the Common Controls in MSCOMCTL.OCX in Microsoft Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) document or (2) web page that triggers system-state corruption.
Which SQL Server flaws are most likely to be used?
Ranked by the latest exploit-likelihood forecast: the chance each flaw is used in an attack in the next 30 days. A high severity score on its own doesn't tell you that. Flaws shared by many other makers' products are left out.
- >99%
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services when it incorrectly handles page requests, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
- 91%
The Mixed Mode authentication capability in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 stores the System Administrator (sa) account in plaintext in a log file which is readable by any user, aka the "SQL Server 7.0 Service Pack...
- 87%CVE-2008-5416Critical
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 8.00.2050, 8.00.2039, and earlier; SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4; SQL Server 2005 SP2 and 9.00.1399.06; SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine...
- 85%CVE-2002-0649High
Multiple buffer overflows in the Resolution Service for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Microsoft Desktop Engine 2000 (MSDE) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via UDP packets...
- 78%CVE-2002-1123High
Buffer overflow in the authentication function for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 1433, aka the...
- 62%CVE-2008-0086Critical
Buffer overflow in the convert function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted...
- 57%
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'.
- 55%CVE-2002-0186High
Buffer overflow in the SQLXML ISAPI extension of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via data queries with a long content-type parameter, aka "Unchecked Buffer in SQLXML ISAPI...
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Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.
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We track 110 published vulnerabilities listed under the name SQL Server, across 13 versions. The most recent SQL Server flaw added to the known-exploited list is CVE-2019-1068, on 26 August 2026.
3 are on the list of flaws known to be exploited. The most recently added are CVE-2019-1068, CVE-2020-0618 and CVE-2012-1856.
Microsoft also lists SQL Server under more specific names, such as SQL Server 2019 and SQL Server 2022. Flaws listed only under those names are counted on their own pages, not here. Open the release you run to see its own list.
Each flaw names its own versions, usually as ranges. The newest, CVE-2019-1068, affects 2014-sp2, 2014-sp3, 2016-sp1, 2016-sp2 and more. The versions for every exploited flaw are listed on this page.
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