CVE-2024-49043 Microsoft.SqlServer.XEvent.Configuration.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 12 Nov 2024 Updated 8 Jul 2025

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Microsoft SQL Server via a vulnerability in the XEvent Configuration DLL.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-49043?

CVE-2024-49043 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2016, published on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft.SqlServer.XEvent.Configuration.dll Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49043?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Microsoft Sql Server 2016, Microsoft Sql Server 2017, Microsoft Sql Server 2019, Microsoft Sql Server 2022.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49043?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49043 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-2024-49043 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49043 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Sql Server 2016 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p3qp-q8pw-qf3p.