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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-54118 · published 14 July 2026

CVE-2026-54118: Microsoft sql server 2016 deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability

Microsoft · Sql Server 2016

Deserialization of untrusted data in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 1.5% · top 26.2% CWE-502 · Deserialization of untrusted data
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
1.5%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
5Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
20 Aug 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Deserialization of untrusted data in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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

Affected products

5 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54118 PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-54118), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.