CVE-2026-77481 Microsoft SQL Server - Remote Code Execution

Microsoft SQL Server contains a heap-based buffer overflow caused by improper memory handling, letting authorized attackers execute code remotely over a network, exploit requires valid credentials.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.91% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Remote Code Execution
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
8 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-122

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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