HIGH

CVE-2019-5018

Q: What is CVE-2019-5018?

An exploitable use after free vulnerability exists in the window function functionality of Sqlite3 3.26.0. A specially crafted SQL command can cause a use after free vulnerability, potentially resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a malicious SQL command to trigger this vulnerability.

Q: Is CVE-2019-5018 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-5018 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 6.7% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Q: What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5018?

CVE-2019-5018 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

6.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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Vendor advisories

CVE-2019-5018 Red Hat Product Security75 products fixed
sqlite: Use-after-free in window function leading to remote code execution
ICSA-23-348-10 CISA5 known affected
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500
SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0) · SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0) · SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)
SSA-398330 Siemens ProductCERT5 known affected
SSA-398330: Vulnerabilities in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP >= V3.1.0 and < V3.1.5
SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0) >= V3.1.0 < V3.1.5 · SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0) >= V3.1.0 < V3.1.5 · SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0) >= V3.1.0 < V3.1.5
RHSA-2020:4442 Red Hat Product Security75 products fixed
Red Hat Security Advisory: sqlite security update

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Description

An exploitable use after free vulnerability exists in the window function functionality of Sqlite3 3.26.0. A specially crafted SQL command can cause a use after free vulnerability, potentially resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a malicious SQL command to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published: 2019-05-10

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5018?

Is CVE-2019-5018 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-5018 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 6.7% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5018?

CVE-2019-5018 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

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