CVE-2026-51296
SQLite JSON Module Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
SQLite 3.41 has a use-after-free vulnerability in jsonRemoveFunc of SQLite JSON module. The parsed JSON object is freed at line 3555, while line 3575 still calls jsonLookupStep with the released pointer. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to crash the service and leak heap memory information.
INFO
Published Date :
July 27, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 27, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-51296
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Update SQLite to a patched version.
- Apply security updates for SQLite.
- Recompile applications linked against SQLite.
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-2026-51296.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/programmervuln/cveadvisory-/commit/75a435c839a4bcc6ca2ad21e3b07c978d814acb2 | |
| https://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/blob/master/src/json.c |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-51296
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 27, 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 jsonRemoveFunc of SQLite JSON module. The parsed JSON object is freed at line 3555, while line 3575 still calls jsonLookupStep with the released pointer. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to crash the service and leak heap memory information. Added Reference https://github.com/programmervuln/cveadvisory-/commit/75a435c839a4bcc6ca2ad21e3b07c978d814acb2 Added Reference https://github.com/sqlite/sqlite/blob/master/src/json.c