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CVE-2019-1068

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2019Sources checked Sep 12, 2026
8.8HIGHCVSS out of 10
What this means

Actively exploited

CISA lists CVE-2019-1068 in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed. The entry applies to Microsoft SQL Server.

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CISA KEVListedObserved exploitation
EPSS52.8%Estimated 30-day exploitation probability
Ransomware useNot markedCISA KEV ransomware field
Threat actors1Source-linked actor relationships
Overview

What is CVE-2019-1068?

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'.