Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-1068?

Affected: SQL Server (Microsoft) versions 2014-sp2, 2014-sp3, 2016-sp1, 2016-sp2, 2017, >= 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU); SQL Server 2016 (Microsoft); SQL Server 2017 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-1068 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 4, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

Is CVE-2019-1068 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Aug 26, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 29, 2026.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-1068?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-1068?

Fixed versions are available, including SQL Server 2016 13.0.4259.0, SQL Server 2016 13.0.4604.0, SQL Server 2016 13.0.5101.9.

How urgently should CVE-2019-1068 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2019-1068

HighExploitedPublic exploit

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'.

Published Jul 15, 2019 · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2019-1068 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting SQL Server (Microsoft), SQL Server 2016 (Microsoft), SQL Server 2017 (Microsoft) and 9 more products.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 4, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including SQL Server 2016 13.0.4259.0, SQL Server 2016 13.0.4604.0, SQL Server 2016 13.0.5101.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

57%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings, used by ransomware

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

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'.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Aug 26, 2026	Aug 29, 2026	Not reported
Industry KEV feed	Sep 4, 2024	Aug 29, 2026	Known
CIRCL KEV	Aug 26, 2026	Aug 29, 2026	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Aug 26, 2026	n/a	Not reported

Required action: 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.

Affected Products

17 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
SQL ServerMicrosoft	2014-sp2, 2014-sp3, 2016-sp1, 2016-sp2, 2017, >= 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU)	n/a
SQL Server 2016Microsoft	See advisory	13.0.4259.0
SQL Server 2017Microsoft	See advisory	14.0.2027.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR)	>= unspecified	n/a
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (GDR)	>= unspecified	n/a

7 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

SQL Server 2016

13.0.4259.0, 13.0.4604.0, 13.0.5101.9, 13.0.5366.0

SQL Server 2017

14.0.2027.2, 14.0.3192.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jul 15, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 4, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Aug 26, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 26, 2026
Added to ENISA EUVD
Aug 26, 2026
Last updated
Aug 27, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

patchhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
exploitVulnCheck exploitation report

2 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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'.
Affected: SQL Server (Microsoft) versions 2014-sp2, 2014-sp3, 2016-sp1, 2016-sp2, 2017, >= 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU); SQL Server 2016 (Microsoft); SQL Server 2017 (Microsoft), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 4, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Aug 26, 2026 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 29, 2026.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including SQL Server 2016 13.0.4259.0, SQL Server 2016 13.0.4604.0, SQL Server 2016 13.0.5101.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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