CVE-2025-71316
SQLite sqldiff remote code execution via argument injection
Description
SQLite 'sqldiff.exe' does not securely handle the way the Microsoft Windows C runtime converts Unicode characters to ANSI codepages. An attacker could use the '-L' option to load an arbitrary DLL with a crafted command line argument string that results in command line file arguments being misinterpreted as command line options. Fixed on or around 2025-12-26.
INFO
Published Date :
June 4, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 4, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725 |
Solution
- Update SQLite to the version that addresses this vulnerability.
- Avoid using the '-L' option with untrusted input.
- Sanitize command line arguments before processing.
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New CVE Received by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Jun. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description SQLite 'sqldiff.exe' does not securely handle the way the Microsoft Windows C runtime converts Unicode characters to ANSI codepages. An attacker could use the '-L' option to load an arbitrary DLL with a crafted command line argument string that results in command line file arguments being misinterpreted as command line options. Fixed on or around 2025-12-26. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-176 Added Reference https://i.blackhat.com/EU-24/Presentations/EU-24-Tsai-V2-WorstFit-Unveiling-Hidden-Transformers-in-Windows-ANSI.pdf Added Reference https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/processenv/nf-processenv-getcommandlinea#security-remarks Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-155-01.json Added Reference https://sqlite.org/src/file/tool/winmain.c Added Reference https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-71316