CVE-2026-52752
Ghidra < 12.0.2 - Path Traversal in Extension Installer via ZIP Entry Names
Description
Ghidra before 12.0.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the extension installer that fails to validate ZIP entry names during extraction. Attackers can craft malicious extensions with traversal sequences like ../ in filenames to write arbitrary files outside the intended directory, enabling code execution.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 11, 2026, 7:52 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 | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Ghidra to version 12.0.2 or newer.
- Validate ZIP entry names in extension installer.
- Apply vendor patches for Ghidra.
- Restrict extension installation sources.
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-2026-52752.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-jhc2-q7qf-9c25 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-path-traversal-in-extension-installer-via-zip-entry-names | Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-jhc2-q7qf-9c25 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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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) 12.0.2 Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-jhc2-q7qf-9c25 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-jhc2-q7qf-9c25 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-path-traversal-in-extension-installer-via-zip-entry-names Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-jhc2-q7qf-9c25 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Ghidra before 12.0.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the extension installer that fails to validate ZIP entry names during extraction. Attackers can craft malicious extensions with traversal sequences like ../ in filenames to write arbitrary files outside the intended directory, enabling code execution. 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-22 Added Reference https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-jhc2-q7qf-9c25 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-path-traversal-in-extension-installer-via-zip-entry-names