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CVE-2019-1068 CISA KEV — actively exploited

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft — Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR)

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'.

CVSS scoreHigh

8.8

EPSS — exploitation probabilityHigh

52.8%

Vector breakdown

Attack vector
Network
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

Published
Jul 15, 2019
Modified
Aug 27, 2026
Added to KEV
Aug 26, 2026
Federal patch due
Aug 29, 2026

CISA 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.

Weakness classification

Affected packages

Proof-of-concept & exploitation references

Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2019-1068, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit — cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.

No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2019-1068 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists — see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.

References

Frequently asked questions

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'.

How severe is CVE-2019-1068?

CVE-2019-1068 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).

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

Yes. CVE-2019-1068 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Aug 26, 2026, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2019-1068?

52.8% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 52.8% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (99% percentile among all scored CVEs).

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1068?

CVE-2019-1068 is classified under CWE-20 (CWE-20 Improper Input Validation).

Cross-checked against

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