Is CVE-2019-1068 actively exploited?

Yes. Previdian tracks CVE-2019-1068 as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

What exploitation activity has Previdian observed?

Previdian has not yet recorded sensor-observed exploitation attempts for CVE-2019-1068. Our sensors continue to monitor for activity targeting this CVE.

Which versions are affected?

CVE-2019-1068 affects Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) and 9 other products. Previdian lists 14 version rows; examples include unspecified, 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU), and 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (CU).

Yes. CVE-2019-1068 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

CVE-2019-1068 Exploited in the Wild — Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR), Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU)

Decision summary

What security teams need to know first

Direct answers before the deeper technical record.

What it is

CVE-2019-1068 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) and 9 other products. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it...

Is it exploited?

Yes. Previdian tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed. Listed in CISA KEV. Also confirmed by third-party sources.

Who is affected?

Microsoft / Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) unspecified.

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) Remote Code Execution

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Vendor Product Affected Status

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (CU) Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (CU) Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU) Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU) Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU) Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR) unspecified Affected

Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU) unspecified Affected

Published: 15 Jul 2019
Exploitation Reported: 26 Aug 2026
Attack vector: Remote
Complexity: Low
Privileges: Low
User interaction: None

CVE References

CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-1068
portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...

Exploitation evidence

Why Previdian marks this CVE as exploited

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Exploited in the wild

CISA

Recorded 26 Aug 2026

Independent exploitation attestation added to the Previdian record.

Known exploited vulnerability sources

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Source	Added
CISA First	2026-08-26 17:00 UTC
CVE	2026-08-26 18:01 UTC
TheHackerNews	2026-08-27 07:05 UTC

Detection

Operational artifacts and observed signals

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Observed signals

Request targets: 0
User-Agents: 0

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Scanner coverage

No scanner integrations recorded yet.

Virtual patch status

No Previdian virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.

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No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.

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Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

8.8 High

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

EPSS

44.7%

Weaknesses

Improper Input Validation CWE-20

Recent mention · TheHackerNews

CISA Adds Six Exploited Flaws to KEV, Including NetScaler, Linux, and SQL Server Bugs

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added six flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, including a high-severity security vulnerability impacting Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, citing evidence of active...

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All CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 8.8 High

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

CVSS v3.0 8.8 High

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0 6.5 Medium

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation

27 Aug 2026
KEV confirmed by TheHackerNews

Exploitation attested by an external source
26 Aug 2026
KEV confirmed by CVE

Exploitation attested by an external source
26 Aug 2026
Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
15 Jul 2019
CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
26 Nov 2018
CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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  "cve_id": "CVE-2019-1068",
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 8.8,
  "cvss_estimated": false,
  "epss_score": 0.44665,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}

CVE-2019-1068