CVE-2026-118113: Microsoft SQL Server SQL injection privilege elevation

CVE-2026-118113 · Severity: high · CVSS 8 · Published 2026-11-10

SQL Server, Microsoft's database platform used across enterprises, contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands and escalate their privileges within the database. An attacker with initial database access could elevate to administrator-level permissions, potentially compromising sensitive data or taking control of database operations.

Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-118113 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-118113 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-118113?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 8, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft SQL Server.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-118113?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-118113 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-118113?
Check whether you run Microsoft SQL Server. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability is a SQL injection flaw in SQL Server that allows improper neutralization of special elements in SQL commands. An authorized attacker with network access can craft malicious SQL inputs to escalate privileges. A fix is available from Microsoft but specific affected and patched versions are not detailed in the provided advisory.

Affected products

  • Microsoft SQL Server

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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