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title: "CVE-2019-1068: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
url: https://erroneo.us/security/cve/CVE-2019-1068/
description: "CVE-2019-1068 (Microsoft SQL Server): Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it…"
type: vulnerability-record
section: "Security Digest"
date_published: 2019-07-15
date_modified: 2026-10-21
publisher: erroneo.us
author: erroneo.us Security Desk
cve: "CVE-2019-1068"
kev: true
cvss: 8.8
epss: 0.57273
license: All rights reserved. Quote with attribution and a link.
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# CVE-2019-1068: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

**Signal:** Exploited: patch now if you run it. CISA has confirmed exploitation in the wild. (Computed from CISA KEV, EPSS and CVSS; not an editorial verdict.)

## Should you act?

- Yes, if you run Microsoft SQL Server. CISA added this CVE to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-08-26, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild. US federal agencies must remediate by 2026-08-29 ; treat that as the outer limit, not the target.
- EPSS 57.3% , percentile 99: FIRST’s model estimates a 57.3% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of all scored CVEs (very high). EPSS is a probability, not a verdict.
- Needs an account (low (any account)). Exposure depends on who can log in.
- Editorial verdict: Check exposure. SQL Server CVE-2019-1068: 2019 RCE Added to CISA KEV — Any SQL Server 2014, 2016 or 2017 instance updated since July 2019 already has the fix; the real work is finding the instances that never got it, now that CISA says attackers are exploiting the bug, and patching or retiring them.

## What it is

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'.

## Affected products (CVE record)

- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR): unspecified
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server: 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU), 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (CU), 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU), 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU), 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU)
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (GDR): unspecified
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (GDR): unspecified
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR): unspecified
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR): unspecified
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR): unspecified
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU): unspecified
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR): unspecified
- Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU): unspecified

## Severity

- CISA-ADP CVSS 3.1: 8.8 `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`

## Exploitation

- CISA KEV: added 2026-08-26; federal due date 2026-08-29. Known ransomware use: Unknown.
- 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.
- CISA SSVC assessment: exploitation active , automatable no , technical impact total .
- FIRST EPSS (model of 2026-10-21): 57.27% probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days; percentile 99.

## Sources

- [Listed in CISA KEV notes (portal.msrc.microsoft.com)](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068)
- [CVE.org record CVE-2019-1068](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-1068)
- [NVD entry CVE-2019-1068](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1068)
- [CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog entry](https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1068)
- [Listed in CISA KEV notes (cisa.gov)](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk)
- [Listed in CISA KEV notes (cisa.gov)](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk)

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