CVE-2025-6965
CVE-2025-6965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sqlite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-197.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- CVSS v4: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 73% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-21441
- Weakness: CWE-197
- Affected product: Sqlite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available. This could lead to a memory corruption issue. We recommend upgrading to version 3.50.2 or above.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-6965?
- There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available. This could lead to a memory corruption issue. We recommend upgrading to version 3.50.2 or above.
- How severe is CVE-2025-6965?
- CVE-2025-6965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-6965 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-6965?
- CVE-2025-6965 primarily affects Sqlite. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-6965?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-6965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-6965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21441.
- When was CVE-2025-6965 published?
- CVE-2025-6965 was published on 2025-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-26.
References
- https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/5508b56fd24016c13981ec280ecdd833007c9d8dd595edb295b984c2b487b5c8
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/49
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/53
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/56
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/57
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/58
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/09/06/1
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-225816.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-485750.html
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:sqlite:sqlite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:ipados:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:visionos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:ruggedcom_crossbow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sidis_prime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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