August 26, 2026 · Applied Cybernetics Group
CVE-2019-1068 — Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Added to KEV
2026-08-26- Federal due date
2026-08-29- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- SQL Server
- EPSS
- 98.9th percentile (score 0.528, as of
2026-09-16) - NVD CVSS v3.1
- 8.8 (HIGH)
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
- Upstream
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1068
CISA short description
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.
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.
NVD 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'.