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CVE-2022-46908: SQLite through 3.40.0, when relying on --safe for execution of an untrusted CLI script, does not properly i...

SQLite through 3.40.0, when relying on --safe for execution of an untrusted CLI script, does not properly implement the azProhibitedFunctions protection mechanism, and instead allows UDF functions such as WRITEFILE.

HighCVSS 7.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This issue affects organizations that trusted SQLite CLI --safe mode to run untrusted scripts. In affected versions through 3.40.0, that safety boundary could still allow prohibited functions such as WRITEFILE, creating confidentiality and integrity risk on the host running the script.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority where SQLite CLI script execution is part of automation, data import, or sandbox workflows. It is less urgent for environments that do not run untrusted scripts through sqlite3 --safe.

Technical view

SQLite through 3.40.0 improperly implemented azProhibitedFunctions in --safe CLI script execution. The source bundle says prohibited UDF functions such as WRITEFILE remained callable. CVSS 3.1 is 7.3 with local access, low complexity, low privileges, and high confidentiality and integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where sqlite3 CLI is used with --safe against untrusted or user-supplied SQL scripts. General SQLite library use is not established by the provided sources as affected in the same way.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Public discussion and vendor advisories exist, but the available evidence supports potential local misuse, not confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.

Researcher notes

Focus validation on the CLI trust boundary, not broad SQLite presence. The key condition is reliance on --safe to block prohibited functions. Evidence in the bundle is incomplete on exact patched versions, so defer to vendor advisories.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify sqlite3 CLI versions at or below 3.40.0.
  • Stop relying on --safe for untrusted scripts until vendor guidance is applied.
  • Update SQLite packages through OS, application, or appliance vendor advisories.
  • Restrict who can submit SQL scripts to automation or import workflows.
  • Review NetApp and Gentoo advisories where those ecosystems are present.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems invoking sqlite3 with --safe.
  • Check installed SQLite CLI versions against 3.40.0 or earlier.
  • Review automation logs for untrusted SQL script execution paths.
  • Confirm vendor-patched SQLite packages are deployed.
  • Verify controls prevent user-supplied scripts from reaching sqlite3 CLI.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.3CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L1.85.5Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.3High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-46908Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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