CVE-2025-55227

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified

CVE-2025-55227 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.25%

65.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftSql Server 2016>= 13.0.6300.2, < 13.0.6470.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2016>= 13.0.7000.253, < 13.0.7065.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2017>= 14.0.1000.169, < 14.0.2085.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2017>= 14.0.3006.16, < 14.0.3505.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2019>= 15.0.2000.5, < 15.0.2145.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2019>= 15.0.4003.23, < 15.0.4445.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2022>= 16.0.1000.6, < 16.0.1150.1
MicrosoftSql Server 2022>= 16.0.4003.1, < 16.0.4212.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-55227?
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-55227?
CVE-2025-55227 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-55227?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST