CVE-2026-52755
Ghidra < 12.0.4 - Path Traversal via Zip Slip in Theme Import
Description
Ghidra before 12.0.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the theme import functionality that allows attackers to write files outside the intended theme directory. Attackers can craft malicious theme ZIP files with traversal sequences in filenames to execute arbitrary code or modify sensitive files like .bashrc or .ssh/authorized_keys.
INFO
Published Date :
June 10, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 10, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-52755
vulnerability.
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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 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Ghidra to version 12.0.4 or newer.
- Avoid importing untrusted theme ZIP files.
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-2026-52755.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-3r55-xjr4-jh8f | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-path-traversal-via-zip-slip-in-theme-import |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Ghidra before 12.0.4 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the theme import functionality that allows attackers to write files outside the intended theme directory. Attackers can craft malicious theme ZIP files with traversal sequences in filenames to execute arbitrary code or modify sensitive files like .bashrc or .ssh/authorized_keys. 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-3r55-xjr4-jh8f Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-path-traversal-via-zip-slip-in-theme-import