CVE-2020-35868: An issue was discovered in the rusqlite crate before 0.23.0 for Rust

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-35868?

rusqlite: upgrade to 0.23.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-35868 being exploited?

CVE-2020-35868 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-35868 affect?

CVE-2020-35868 affects rusqlite. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in the rusqlite crate before 0.23.0 for Rust. Memory safety can be violated via UnlockNotification.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-35868?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2020-35868 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting rusqlite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in the rusqlite crate before 0.23.0 for Rust. Memory safety can be violated via UnlockNotification.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rusqlite project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-12-31 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rusqlite project rusqlite UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.23.0

Fixed in: 0.23.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rusqlite || rpm -q rusqlite || rusqlite --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.23.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rusqlite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rusqlite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-35868?

rusqlite: upgrade to 0.23.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-35868 being exploited?

CVE-2020-35868 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-35868 affect?

CVE-2020-35868 affects rusqlite. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An issue was discovered in the rusqlite crate before 0.23.0 for Rust. Memory safety can be violated via UnlockNotification.

How urgent is CVE-2020-35868?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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