Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution
What to do
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA deadline 2026-08-29 · passed 12 days ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.
Who is affected
Microsoft SQL Server. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 12 days ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2019-1068 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1068
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068
- cisa.gov www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
- cisa.gov www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1068