How severe is CVE-2021-20227?

CVE-2021-20227 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-20227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-20227?

CVE-2021-20227 primarily affects Sqlite. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-20227?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-20227 published?

CVE-2021-20227 was published on 2021-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-20227

CVE-2021-20227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sqlite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Sqlite
Published: 2021-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in SQLite's SELECT query functionality (src/select.c). This flaw allows an attacker who is capable of running SQL queries locally on the SQLite database to cause a denial of service or possible code execution by triggering a use-after-free. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20227?: A flaw was found in SQLite's SELECT query functionality (src/select.c). This flaw allows an attacker who is capable of running SQL queries locally on the SQLite database to cause a denial of service or possible code execution by triggering a use-after-free. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
How severe is CVE-2021-20227?: CVE-2021-20227 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-20227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-20227?: CVE-2021-20227 primarily affects Sqlite. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-20227 published?: CVE-2021-20227 was published on 2021-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:sqlite:sqlite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_network_charging_and_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_network_charging_and_control:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_for_oracle_database:13.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jd_edwards_enterpriseone_tools:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql_workbench:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:outside_in_technology:8.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:zfs_storage_appliance_kit:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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