sqlite vulnerable to code execution due to Object coercion
Impact
Due to the underlying implementation of .ToString(), it's possible to execute arbitrary JavaScript, or to achieve a denial-of-service, if a binding parameter is a crafted Object.
Users of sqlite3 v5.0.0 - v5.1.4 are affected by this.
Patches
Fixed in v5.1.5. All users are recommended to upgrade to v5.1.5 or later.
Workarounds
- Ensure there is sufficient sanitization in the parent application to protect against invalid values being supplied to binding parameters.
References
For more information
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- Email us at security@ghost.org
Credits: Dave McDaniel of Cisco Talos
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | sqlite3 | >= 5.0.0, < 5.1.5 | 5.1.5 |
References
- https://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3/security/advisories/GHSA-jqv5-7xpx-qj74
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43441
- https://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3/commit/edb1934dd222ae55632e120d8f64552d5191c781
- https://github.com/TryGhost/node-sqlite3
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1645
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-913, CWE-915- Platform
- npm
- Package
sqlite3- Disclosed
- 13.03.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-jqv5-7xpx-qj74 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: sqlite3
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 04.2022 03.2023
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 2
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 1
- 2023: 1
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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