Detections
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Security Updates for Microsoft SQL Server (May 2026) (Remote)
high Nessus Plugin ID 314667
Synopsis
The Microsoft SQL Server installation on the remote host is missing a security update.Description
The Microsoft SQL Server installation on the remote host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerability:- External control of file name or path in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. (CVE-2026-40370)
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Microsoft has released security updates for Microsoft SQL Server.See Also
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5089270
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5089271
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5089899
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5089900
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5090347
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5090354
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5090407
https://support.microsoft.com/help/5090408
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 314667
File Name: smb_nt_ms26_may_mssql_remote.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: Remote
Family: Misc.
Published: 5/14/2026
Updated: 5/14/2026
Configuration: Enable paranoid mode, Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-40370
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:sql_server
Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport
Patch Publication Date: 5/12/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/12/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-40370