CVE-2026-45181
Hex-Rays IDA Pro Unrestricted Plugin Directory Access Vulnerability
Description
Hex-Rays IDA Pro 9.2 and 9.3 before 9.3sp2 does not block Clang dependency-file generation (via argument injection), which allows attackers to place their code into a plugins directry if the victim uses an attacker-supplied .i64 file.
INFO
Published Date :
May 9, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 9, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-45181
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IDA Pro to version 9.3 SP2 or later.
- Review plugin directory for malicious files.
- Ensure strict input validation for file generation.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-45181.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://blog.calif.io/p/using-ida-to-find-bugs-in-ida-with | |
| https://docs.hex-rays.com/release-notes/9_3sp2 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-45181 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-45181
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-45181 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Hex-Rays IDA Pro 9.2 and 9.3 before 9.3sp2 does not block Clang dependency-file generation (via argument injection), which allows attackers to place their code into a plugins directry if the victim uses an attacker-supplied .i64 file. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-88 Added Reference https://blog.calif.io/p/using-ida-to-find-bugs-in-ida-with Added Reference https://docs.hex-rays.com/release-notes/9_3sp2