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CVE-2026-68782: Azure SQL Database Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

criticalCVSS 9.9CVE-2026-68782
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Azure SQL DatabaseSQL injectionPrivilege escalation
What
Improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary SQL and escalate privileges.
Who is affected
Azure SQL Database users with authorized network access.
Urgency
Critical severity (CVSS 9.9); SQL injection leading to privilege escalation requires immediate remediation.
Action
Apply Microsoft security updates to Azure SQL Database immediately and review authorized account access controls.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
critical — CVSS 9.9
Published
2026-08-11
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68782

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-68782coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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