CVE-2026-33120: microsoft microsoft sql server 2022 (gdr) Untrusted Pointer Dereference
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 14-04-2026Last modified 15-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-33120 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability in microsoft microsoft sql server 2022 (gdr). EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.91%
0%100%
Low · +0.21 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-04-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code 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
0.91%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.21 pp
From 0.71% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.91%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft6 products
- microsoft sql server 2022 (gdr)≥ 16.0.0, < 16.0.1175.1
- sql_server_2016≥ 13.0.6300.2, < 13.0.6485.1 | ≥ 13.0.7000.253, < 13.0.7080.1
- sql_server_2017≥ 14.0.1000.169, < 14.0.2105.1 | ≥ 14.0.3006.16, < 14.0.3525.1
- sql_server_2019≥ 15.0.2000.5, < 15.0.2165.1 | ≥ 15.0.4003.23, < 15.0.4465.1
- sql_server_2022≥ 16.0.1000.6, < 16.0.1175.1 | ≥ 16.0.4003.1, < 16.0.4250.1
1 vendor · 6 products
