CVE-2026-54620
sqlite3-ruby has Use-After-Free in SQLite Aggregate Function Callbacks
Description
sqlite3 provides Ruby bindings for the SQLite3 embedded database. From 2.1.0 to 2.9.4, the callbacks used for SQLite aggregate functions can be freed while still referenced during aggregation, resulting in a use-after-free. This issue is fixed in version 2.9.5.
INFO
Published Date :
July 28, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 28, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the sqlite3 gem to version 2.9.5.
- Ensure aggregate function callbacks are managed correctly.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-54620', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-28T17:26:57.162213Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'sparklemotion', 'product': 'sqlite3-ruby', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 2.1.0, < 2.9.5'}]}] Added Description sqlite3 provides Ruby bindings for the SQLite3 embedded database. From 2.1.0 to 2.9.4, the callbacks used for SQLite aggregate functions can be freed while still referenced during aggregation, resulting in a use-after-free. This issue is fixed in version 2.9.5. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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 CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://github.com/sparklemotion/sqlite3-ruby/commit/b24e1e6076528b7f95f99acf7a81c70d0004c726 Added Reference https://github.com/sparklemotion/sqlite3-ruby/pull/711 Added Reference https://github.com/sparklemotion/sqlite3-ruby/releases/tag/v2.9.5 Added Reference https://github.com/sparklemotion/sqlite3-ruby/security/advisories/GHSA-j7fr-3v8c-3qc3