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Microsoft SQL Server CVE-2026-21262 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Disclosed

Microsoft SQL Server CVE-2026-21262 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Disclosed

First seen 12 Mar 2026, 19:30 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 16, 2026 at 17:07 UTC
  • •CVE-2026-21262 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server.
  • •The vulnerability was published on March 10, 2026, as part of the March security update.
  • •Organizations are advised to apply patches immediately to mitigate risks.

On March 10, 2026, Microsoft published details about an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server, tracked as CVE-2026-21262. This vulnerability allows attackers to gain higher privileges within the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control. The vulnerability affects various SQL Server versions, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on this database technology. As part of the March 2026 Security Update, Microsoft has advised users to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk. The vulnerability was disclosed in conjunction with other security updates, including CVE-2026-20841, which addresses a separate remote code execution issue. The current status indicates that while the vulnerability is known, there is no public proof of concept (PoC) available yet. Organizations are urged to remain vigilant and apply updates promptly to safeguard their systems. The potential impact of this vulnerability could be extensive, affecting numerous enterprise environments globally.

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Timeline

2024-09-22
First public exploit for CVE-2026-20841 released
2026-03-10
CVE-2026-21262 published as part of March security update.
2026-03-12
Articles published discussing the vulnerability.

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