CVE-2023-32697: SQLite JDBC is a library for accessing and creating SQLite database files in Java

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-32697 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting sqlite jdbc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQLite JDBC is a library for accessing and creating SQLite database files in Java. Sqlite-jdbc addresses a remote code execution vulnerability via JDBC URL. This issue impacting versions 3.6.14.1 through 3.41.2.1 and has been fixed in version 3.41.2.2.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2023-05-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: sqlite jdbc project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-23 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sqlite jdbc project sqlite jdbc UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.6.14.1 and < 3.41.2.2

Fixed in: 3.41.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6.14.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sqlite-jdbc || rpm -q sqlite-jdbc || sqlite-jdbc --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.41.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sqlite-jdbc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sqlite-jdbc

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6.14.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sqlite-jdbc sudo apt install sqlite-jdbc=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.14.1> sudo apt-mark hold sqlite-jdbc

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sqlite-jdbc sudo dnf downgrade sqlite-jdbc-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.14.1> sudo dnf versionlock add sqlite-jdbc

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2023-32697?

sqlite jdbc: upgrade to 3.41.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-32697 being exploited?

CVE-2023-32697 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-2023-32697 affect?

CVE-2023-32697 affects sqlite jdbc. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). SQLite JDBC is a library for accessing and creating SQLite database files in Java. Sqlite-jdbc addresses a remote code execution vulnerability via JDBC URL. This issue impacting versions 3.6.14.1 through 3.41.2.1 and has been fixed in versi

How urgent is CVE-2023-32697?

Priority 50/100. High severity

Software pages

Java vulnerabilities · SQLite vulnerabilities

References

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