CVE-2025-24999: microsoft microsoft sql server 2016 service pack 3 azure connect feature pack Improper Access Control
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 12-08-2025Last modified 26-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-24999 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Access Control vulnerability in microsoft microsoft sql server 2016 service pack 3 azure connect feature pack. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.71%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-08-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper access control in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.71%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 1.66% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.71%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft12 products
- microsoft sql server 2016 service pack 3 azure connect feature pack≥ 13.0.0, < 13.0.7060.1
- microsoft sql server 2016 service pack 3 (gdr)≥ 13.0.0, < 13.0.6465.1
- microsoft sql server 2017 (cu 31)≥ 14.0.0, < 14.0.3500.1
- microsoft sql server 2017 (gdr)≥ 14.0.0, < 14.0.2080.1
- microsoft sql server 2019 (cu 32)≥ 15.0.0.0, < 15.0.4440.1
1 vendor · 12 products