CVE-2025-71316
- Published4 Jun 2026
Description
SQLite 'sqldiff.exe' does not securely handle the way the Microsoft Windows C runtime converts Unicode characters to ANSI codepages. An attacker could use the '-L' option to load an arbitrary DLL with a crafted command line argument string that results in command line file arguments being misinterpreted as command line options. Fixed on or around 2025-12-26.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://i.blackhat.com/EU-24/Presentations/EU-24-Tsai-V2-WorstFit-Unveiling-Hidden-Transformers-in-Windows-ANSI.pdf
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/processenv/nf-processenv-getcommandlinea#security-remarks
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-155-01.json
- https://sqlite.org/src/file/tool/winmain.c
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-71316
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-71316 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-71316 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.38%.
How severe is CVE-2025-71316?
CVE-2025-71316 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-71316?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.