CVE-2025-70873: SQL Injection

Published Mar 12, 2026
·
Updated

An information disclosure issue in the zipfileInflate function in the zipfile extension in SQLite v3.51.1 and earlier allows attackers to obtain heap memory via supplying a crafted ZIP file.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
SQLite SQLite<3.51.1
Microsoft azl3 sqlite 3.44.0-2
SQLite SQLite<3.51.1
Microsoft cbl2 sqlite 3.39.2-4
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026=18.9
18.9.3
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
15.9.83
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
16.11.60
Microsoft cbl2 sqlite 3.39.2-4<3.39.2-5
3.39.2-5
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.14
17.14.40
Microsoft azl3 sqlite 3.44.0-2<3.44.0-3
3.44.0-3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.9.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.9.83
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.11.60
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.39.2-5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.14.40
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.44.0-3

Event History

Mar 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Updated
via Microsoft·09:41 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:41 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·09:41 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-70873?

CVE-2025-70873 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-70873?

To fix CVE-2025-70873, upgrade SQLite to version 3.51.2 or later.

3

What versions of SQLite are affected by CVE-2025-70873?

CVE-2025-70873 affects SQLite versions 3.51.1 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-70873?

CVE-2025-70873 is an information disclosure vulnerability.

5

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2025-70873?

By exploiting CVE-2025-70873, attackers can potentially obtain sensitive heap memory data by supplying a crafted ZIP file.

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