CVE-2025-70873: An information disclosure issue in the zipfileInflate function in the zipfile extension in SQLite v3.51.1 and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-70873?

sqlite: upgrade to 3.51.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-70873 being exploited?

CVE-2025-70873 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-2025-70873 affect?

CVE-2025-70873 affects sqlite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-70873?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-70873 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sqlite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-244
Published	2026-03-12
Last modified	2026-10-15

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sqlite

Last updated 2026-10-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-12 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-15 02:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sqlite sqlite UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.51.1

Fixed in: 3.51.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.51.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sqlite

Note

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

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

CISA Alerts and Advisories: Siemens RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW Station Access Controller 2026-10-22

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-2025-70873?

sqlite: upgrade to 3.51.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-70873 being exploited?

CVE-2025-70873 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-2025-70873 affect?

CVE-2025-70873 affects sqlite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2025-70873?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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