CVE-2026-119377: SQLite before 3.54.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in lookupName() that invokes the authorize

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-119377?

sqlite: upgrade to 3.54.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-119377 being exploited?

CVE-2026-119377 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-2026-119377 affect?

CVE-2026-119377 affects sqlite. Severity is low (CVSS 2.5). SQLite before 3.54.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in lookupName() that invokes the authorizer only for the first joined table's USING column. Attackers able to submit SQL can query a shared USING column in a RIGHT or FULL

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-119377?

Priority 14/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-119377 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.5) affecting sqlite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQLite before 3.54.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in lookupName() that invokes the authorizer only for the first joined table's USING column. Attackers able to submit SQL can query a shared USING column in a RIGHT or FULL JOIN to read columns denied via sqlite3_set_authorizer() SQLITE_READ restrictions.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-10-30
Last modified	2026-11-03

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: sqlite

Last updated 2026-11-03 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-30 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-11-03 15:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sqlite sqlite UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.54.0

Fixed in: 3.54.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.54.0 (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

Research and news

VulDB Recent Entries: CVE-2026-119377 | SQLite up to 3.53.x Authorizer lookupName authorization 2026-10-30

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-2026-119377?

sqlite: upgrade to 3.54.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-119377 being exploited?

CVE-2026-119377 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-2026-119377 affect?

CVE-2026-119377 affects sqlite. Severity is low (CVSS 2.5). SQLite before 3.54.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in lookupName() that invokes the authorizer only for the first joined table's USING column. Attackers able to submit SQL can query a shared USING column in a RIGHT or FULL

How urgent is CVE-2026-119377?

Priority 14/100. Public exploit reference

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