Exploited vulnerability CISA KEV
CVE-2019-1068: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2019-1068 is a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server that CISA added to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on August 26, 2026, meaning there is evidence it is being exploited. US federal civilian agencies must complete the required action by August 29, 2026.
CVE-2019-1068 is a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server that CISA added to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on August 26, 2026, meaning there is evidence it is being exploited. US federal civilian agencies must complete the required action by August 29, 2026.
- CVE ID
- CVE-2019-1068
- Vendor / project
- Microsoft
- Product
- SQL Server
- Added to KEV
- Due date
- Days to remediate
- 3
- Known ransomware use
- Unknown
- Weakness
- Not listed
CISA description #
Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.
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.
Notes and references #
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1068
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