CVE-2026-32176 SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Medium 6.7 Published 14 Apr 2026 Updated 15 Oct 2026

An authorized attacker can exploit SQL injection in Microsoft SQL Server to elevate privileges locally.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-32176?

CVE-2026-32176 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2016, published on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-32176?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Microsoft Sql Server 2016, Microsoft Sql Server 2017, Microsoft Sql Server 2019, Microsoft Sql Server 2022, Microsoft Sql Server 2025.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32176?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-32176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2026-32176 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-32176 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Sql Server 2016 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vfhv-wjq9-p5qh.