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Critical· 9.8

CVE-2026-51303

SQLite 3.41 contains a memory error that lets attackers send specially crafted SQL commands to crash the program or, in some cases, run code. The flaw is a use‑after‑free bug in the core parsing component. It can cause denial of service or data leaks.

publishedJul 27, 2026
last modifiedJul 28, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.8
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
30th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Sep 10, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

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Who is affected

SQLite 3.41, the database engine used by many desktop, mobile, and embedded applications.

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Real-world impact

An attacker can crash the application, expose sensitive memory contents, or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected host.

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Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects that the flaw is remotely exploitable with no authentication or user interaction, and it can lead to complete compromise, denial of service, or data leakage.

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What to do about it

no official fix yet

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources

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Timeline

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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactHigh
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →