CVE-2026-70049 Microsoft Configuration Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An authorized attacker can elevate privileges via SQL injection in Microsoft Configuration Manager over an adjacent network.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-70049?
CVE-2026-70049 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Microsoft Configuration Manager, published on 13 Oct 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 Microsoft Configuration Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-70049?
How do I fix CVE-2026-70049?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-70049 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-2026-70049 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-70049 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-66c7-8967-j35q.