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CVE-2026-88081

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).

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🎯 ATT&CK techniques

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

El vector CVSS indica red (AV:N) con privilegios bajos (PR:L) y la descripción señala lectura fuera de límites que revela información; no menciona ejecución de comandos, por lo que se descarta T1059.

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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