CVE-2024-20701

Name: CVE-2024-20701
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-09T17:15:10.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20701 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Sql Server 2016	13.0.6441.1
Microsoft	Sql Server 2016	13.0.7037.1
Microsoft	Sql Server 2017	14.0.2056.2
Microsoft	Sql Server 2017	14.0.3471.2
Microsoft	Sql Server 2019	15.0.2116.2
Microsoft	Sql Server 2019	15.0.4382.1
Microsoft	Sql Server 2022	16.0.1121.4
Microsoft	Sql Server 2022	16.0.4131.2

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20701Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20701Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20701?

SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2024-20701?

CVE-2024-20701 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20701?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-20701?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST