CVE-2026
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Released: Sep 8, 2026
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Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
The following table provides an exploitability assessment for this vulnerability at the time of original publication.
How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker could convince a user to submit specially crafted instructions to SQL Copilot in SQL Server Management Studio. Successful exploitation could bypass intended read-only restrictions and allow database data to be accessed or modified using the connected user's permissions. User interaction is required.
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