# CVE-2026-65669: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2026-65669 is fixed in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 22 on 1 platform by Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 22 22.8.2 (version 22.8.2), released July 28, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-65669
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 9.6 (Critical)
- EPSS: 0.0086
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Less Likely
- Published: Sep 8, 2026
- Weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-65669

## Description

<p>Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 22 | 22.8.2 | [Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 22 22.8.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/microsoft.sqlservermanagementstudio.22-22.8.2.md) | Jul 28, 2026 |

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