9.8

CVE-2026-54118: microsoft microsoft sql server 2016 service pack 3 azure connect feature pack Deserialization of Untrusted Data

CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 14-07-2026Last modified 08-10-2026
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-54118 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in microsoft microsoft sql server 2016 service pack 3 azure connect feature pack. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74.4% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
70/100
0100
High · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
1.53%
0%100%
Low · +0.37 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 14-07-2026
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 08-10-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Deserialization of untrusted data in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

1.53%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

74%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

+0.37 pp

From 1.16% on 19-09-2026

19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score
1.53%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Microsoft15 products

1 vendor · 15 products

References

1 links