CVE-2025-24999

Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Improper access control in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 20)
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-24999 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24999?
CVE-2025-24999 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-24999?
To fix CVE-2025-24999, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-24999 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-24999 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-24999?
CVE-2025-24999 affects Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR), Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR), Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 (GDR), Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 Azure Connect Feature Pack, Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31), Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR), Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32), Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 20).
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