CVE-2026-51290
SQLite B-tree Module Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
SQLite 3.41 has a use-after-free vulnerability in the shared cache lock management logic of the btree module. The program frees a BtLock structure without removing the node from the linked list. Subsequent linked list traversal accesses the released memory, which can lead to denial of service and sensitive memory information disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
July 30, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 30, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-51290
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update SQLite to a patched version.
- Remove BtLock from linked list before freeing.
- Validate memory access after freeing structures.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-51290.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/programmervuln/cveadvisory-/blob/main/CVE-2026-51290md | |
| https://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/blob/master/src/btree.c |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-51290', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-30T19:05:47.858875Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n/a', 'product': 'n/a', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'n/a'}]}] Added Description SQLite 3.41 has a use-after-free vulnerability in the shared cache lock management logic of the btree module. The program frees a BtLock structure without removing the node from the linked list. Subsequent linked list traversal accesses the released memory, which can lead to denial of service and sensitive memory information disclosure. Added Reference https://github.com/programmervuln/cveadvisory-/blob/main/CVE-2026-51290md Added Reference https://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/blob/master/src/btree.c