HIGH CVSS 7.7
Published: 2025-07-15

CVE-2025-6965

sqlite sqlite Security Advisory (CVE-2025-6965)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-6965 impacting sqlite sqlite. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.7 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available. This could lead to a memory corruption issue. We recommend upgrading to version 3.50.2 or above.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sqlite / sqlite
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-197

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-6965 impacting sqlite sqlite.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-6965.yaml
id: cve-2025-6965

info:
  name: sqlite sqlite - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-6965 affecting sqlite sqlite.
    Evaluation: There exists a vulnerability in SQLite versions before 3.50.2 where the number of aggregate terms could exceed the number of columns available. This c...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-6965
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
    cvss-score: 7.7
    cve-id: CVE-2025-6965
    cwe-id: CWE-197
  tags: cve,cve-2025-6965,sqlite,sqlite,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "sqlite"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-6965.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-6965
# Target: sqlite sqlite | CVSS: 7.7 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-6965 (sqlite sqlite)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sqlite sqlite scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-6965.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-6965
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install sqlite 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade sqlite 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update sqlite

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i sqlite 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i sqlite

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-6965 in sqlite sqlite?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sqlite sqlite packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-6965?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-6965?

CVE-2025-6965 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.7 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.7
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-6965
Weakness CWE-197
Vendor sqlite
Product sqlite
Published 2025-07-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L