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CVE-2026-85888

Status: ReceivedHigh (7.7)—

Out-of-bounds read in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

FIRST hasn't scored this CVE yet (usual for very recent or rejected CVEs).

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

🎯 ATT&CK techniques

How this vulnerability is exploited and what the attacker gains, in MITRE ATT&CK terms.

Lectura fuera de límites (CWE-125) con PR:L y C:H por red; el texto solo indica divulgación de información, sin ejecución de comandos, así que T1059 de la pista no se sustenta.

Inferred by our analysis agent from the official description, CVSS vector and CWE, and checked by a supervisor. May contain errors.

🛡️ ATT&CK mitigations that cover these techniques

Vulnerability ScanningThreat Intelligence ProgramPrivileged Account ManagementNetwork SegmentationDisable or Remove Feature or ProgramApplication Isolation and Sandboxing

Affected technologies (1)

⚠ AI-inferred from the description — NVD hasn't analyzed this CVE yet, these aren't verified CPEs.

Microsoft — SQL ServerAI

CWEs

References

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