CVE-2026-20803

HIGH

SQL Server - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Scores

CVSS v3 7.2
EPSS 0.0006
EPSS Percentile 17.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Classification

CWE
CWE-306
Status published

Affected Products (2)

microsoft/sql_server_2022 < 16.0.1165.1
microsoft/sql_server_2025

Timeline

Published Jan 13, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026