CVE-2024-37340 Microsoft SQL Server Native Scoring Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 10 Sep 2024 Updated 10 Aug 2026

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Microsoft SQL Server via the Native Scoring feature, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-37340?

CVE-2024-37340 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2016, published on 10 Sep 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Microsoft SQL Server Native Scoring Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-822

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-37340?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Microsoft Sql 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack, Microsoft Sql Server 2016, Microsoft Sql Server 2017, Microsoft Sql Server 2019, Microsoft Sql Server 2022.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37340?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-37340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-37340 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-37340 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Sql Server 2016 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhc8-f455-fqc9.