CVE-2026-51936
Zetetic SQLCipher SQL Injection Vulnerability
Description
Zetetic SQLCipher before 4.15.0 allows SQL injection. The sqlcipher_export convenience function can be used to copy the contents of one attached database into another. It is most often used to convert between plaintext and encrypted databases. It needs to do dynamic schema manipulation, and thus the function temporarily clears defensive restrictions during operation. A vulnerability in the handling of the source database name parameter made it possible for a caller to supply a crafted source name, which could execute statements that defensive mode would otherwise block. This could allow direct modifications to the sqlite_schema table and database corruption. SQLCipher 4.15.0 now strictly validates the source database name and prevents the bypass.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 30, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 30, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Zetetic SQLCipher to version 4.15.0.
- Apply vendor patches for SQLCipher.
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-2026-51936.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/sqlcipher/sqlcipher/commit/30842cda35c88cdfc7a8adba1c9b20821d2c08d1 | |
| https://www.zetetic.net/blog/2026/04/28/sqlcipher-4.15.0-release/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-51936
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Zetetic SQLCipher before 4.15.0 allows SQL injection. The sqlcipher_export convenience function can be used to copy the contents of one attached database into another. It is most often used to convert between plaintext and encrypted databases. It needs to do dynamic schema manipulation, and thus the function temporarily clears defensive restrictions during operation. A vulnerability in the handling of the source database name parameter made it possible for a caller to supply a crafted source name, which could execute statements that defensive mode would otherwise block. This could allow direct modifications to the sqlite_schema table and database corruption. SQLCipher 4.15.0 now strictly validates the source database name and prevents the bypass. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:L/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 CWE CWE-89 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/51xxx/CVE-2026-51936.json">CVE-2026-51936</a> Added Reference https://github.com/sqlcipher/sqlcipher/commit/30842cda35c88cdfc7a8adba1c9b20821d2c08d1 Added Reference https://www.zetetic.net/blog/2026/04/28/sqlcipher-4.15.0-release/