Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.xerial/sqlite-jdbc

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6phf-6h5g-97j2
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-32697 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Sqlite jdbc libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves sqlite-jdbc vulnerable to remote code execution when jdbc url is attacker controlled. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.41.2.2.

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pkg:maven/org.xerial/sqlite-jdbc

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.xerial/sqlite-jdbc. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-6phf-6h5g-97j2 CVE-2023-32697 HIGH Sqlite-jdbc vulnerable to remote code execution when JDBC url is attacker controlled

CVE-2023-32697 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-32697
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6phf-6h5g-97j2
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Sqlite jdbc
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-32697

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sqlite jdbc dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc fixed: 3.41.2.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.xerial</groupId>
    <artifactId>sqlite-jdbc</artifactId>
    <version>3.41.2.2</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xerial

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2023-32697, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xerial

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sqlite jdbc in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.41.2.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xerial command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Sqlite jdbc, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

## Summary Sqlite-jdbc addresses a remote code execution vulnerability via JDBC URL. ## Impacted versions : 3.6.14.1-3.41.2.1 ## References https://github.com/xerial/sqlite-jdbc/releases/tag/3.41.2.2

CVE-2023-32697 Affected Sqlite jdbc Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.41.2.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc
maven/org.xerial/sqlite-jdbc
Maven
≥ 3.6.14.1
< 3.41.2.2
3.41.2.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/xerial/sqlite-jdbc/security/advisories/GHSA-6phf-6h5g-97j2
NVD — CVE-2023-32697 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32697
Sqlite jdbc Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xerial/sqlite-jdbc
Sqlite jdbc Release RELEASE
https://github.com/xerial/sqlite-jdbc/releases/tag/3.41.2.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32697?
CVE-2023-32697 is a security vulnerability in Sqlite jdbc involving Sqlite-jdbc vulnerable to remote code execution when JDBC url is attacker controlled under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Sqlite jdbc versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.41.2.2 across affected packages: org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc.
What version fixes CVE-2023-32697?
Upgrading to 3.41.2.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sqlite-jdbc affected?
Yes, org.xerial:sqlite-jdbc is affected in releases prior to 3.41.2.2. Upgrade your dependency to 3.41.2.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-32697?
CVE-2023-32697 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-32697?
CVE-2023-32697 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2023-32697?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.xerial'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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