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The sql permissions tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about managing and securing access rights within Microsoft SQL Server environments. Recent content highlights CVE-2025-53727, a SQL Server vulnerability involving improper input sanitization that can lead to privilege escalation via SQL injection. This tag is relevant for database administrators, IT security professionals, and developers who need to understand how to configure, audit, and protect SQL permissions against threats like unauthorized elevation of privileges. Topics include best practices for granting least-privilege access, securing SQL Server instances, and addressing vulnerabilities that could compromise permission boundaries.
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    CVE-2025-53727: SQL Server Privilege Escalation via SQL Injection

    CVE-2025-53727 is a SQL Server vulnerability that stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command (SQL injection) and — according to Microsoft’s advisory — can allow an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a network. What happened (plain English)...
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