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CVE-2019-1068: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighKEVAnalyzed
Published 15-07-2019Last modified 27-08-2026
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-1068 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 26-08-2026. EPSS estimates a 57.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
85/100
0100
Critical · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
57.27%
0%100%
Critical · +4.43 pp in 30 days
KEVListedCISA
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 15-07-2019
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 26-08-2026
    Added to CISA KEVMicrosoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
  3. 27-08-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
  4. 29-08-2026
    CISA remediation dueApply mitigations per vendor instructions.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS metrics

3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

57.27%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

99%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

+4.43 pp

From 52.84% on 19-09-2026

19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score
57.27%

Known exploited

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CISA KEVListed
Added
26-08-2026
Federal due date
29-08-2026

CISA required action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1068

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Microsoft13 products

1 vendor · 13 products

References

2 links