CVE-2021-36690
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A segmentation fault can occur in the sqlite3.exe command-line component of SQLite 3.36.0 via the idxGetTableInfo function when there is a crafted SQL query. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report because a sqlite3.exe user already has full privileges (e.g., is intentionally allowed to execute commands). This report does NOT imply any problem in the SQLite library.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-08-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-36690?
A segmentation fault can occur in the sqlite3.exe command-line component of SQLite 3.36.0 via the idxGetTableInfo function when there is a crafted SQL query. NOTE: the vendor disputes the relevance of this report because a sqlite3.exe user already has full privileges (e.g., is intentionally allowed to execute commands). This report does NOT imply any problem in the SQLite library.
Is CVE-2021-36690 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-36690 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-36690?
CVE-2021-36690 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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