CVE-2019-1068: Microsoft SQL Server

What is CVE-2019-1068?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS8.8 NVD 3.1

SeverityHIGH

Exploitation In the wild In CISA KEV

EPSS57% · P99

Triage statusActive Exploit

ActionPatch immediately

CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWECWE-20

NVD published2019-07-15

NVD last modified2026-08-27

Timeline

2019-07-15Published to the U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
2026-08-26Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog
2026-08-27NVD record last updated
2026-08-29CISA federal remediation deadline (BOD 22-01)

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV2026-08-26

Federal patch deadline2026-08-29

Known ransomware useUnknown

Affected product

Microsoft SQL Server

NVD also lists CPE entries for: Microsoft Sql Server, Microsoft Sql Server 2016, Microsoft Sql Server 2017

Remediation Steps

Apply the vendor security update for Microsoft SQL Server as a priority.
Restrict network exposure of the affected service to trusted sources until patched.
Review logs and detections for indicators of exploitation.
Confirm fixed versions against the official vendor advisory before deploying.

References

Referenced in our briefings & reports

Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 3 of September 2026 (September 21 – 27)
Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 2 of September 2026 (September 14 – 20)
Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 1 of September 2026 (September 7 – 13)
Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 5 of August 2026 (August 31 – September 6)
Vulnerability Priority Report – Week 4 of August 2026 (August 24 – 30)

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