CVE-2026-52750
Ghidra < 12.1- Command Injection via URL Annotation Click
Description
Ghidra before 12.1 contains a command injection vulnerability in URL annotation handling on Windows where cmd.exe metacharacters are not properly escaped. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands under the Ghidra user's privileges by embedding malicious URLs in program comments that victims click.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 11, 2026, 7:51 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Ghidra to version 12.1 or later.
- Avoid clicking untrusted URLs in program comments.
- Sanitize user-provided input for URLs.
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-2026-52750.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-5c38-3rf3-gp75 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-command-injection-via-url-annotation-click | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nsa:ghidra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 12.1 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-5c38-3rf3-gp75 Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-command-injection-via-url-annotation-click Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Ghidra before 12.1 contains a command injection vulnerability in URL annotation handling on Windows where cmd.exe metacharacters are not properly escaped. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands under the Ghidra user's privileges by embedding malicious URLs in program comments that victims click. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-88 Added Reference https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-5c38-3rf3-gp75 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-command-injection-via-url-annotation-click