CVE-2022-46908

Name: CVE-2022-46908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-12T06:15:10.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46908 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sqlite	Sqlite	>= 3.37.0, < 3.40.1

References

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33948588Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-03
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230203-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://sqlite.org/forum/forumpost/07beac8056151b2fExploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://sqlite.org/src/info/cefc032473ac5ad2Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33948588Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-03
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230203-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://sqlite.org/forum/forumpost/07beac8056151b2fExploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://sqlite.org/src/info/cefc032473ac5ad2Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46908?

How severe is CVE-2022-46908?

CVE-2022-46908 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46908?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST