High severity7.2NVD Advisory· Published Jan 13, 2026· Updated Jul 30, 2026
CVE-2026-20803
CVE-2026-20803
Description
Missing authentication for critical function in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products
6cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*range: >=16.0.1000.6,<16.0.1165.1
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2025:17.0.1000.7:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- (no CPE)
- Microsoft/Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR)v5Range: 16.0.0
- Microsoft/Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 22)v5Range: 16.0.0.0
- Microsoft/Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR)v5Range: 17.0.1050.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20803nvdVendor Advisory
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