CVE-2026-52755

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.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-3r55-xjr4-jh8f	Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-path-traversal-via-zip-slip-in-theme-import	Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-3r55-xjr4-jh8f	Exploit Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:nsa:ghidra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

26 Oct 2026, 11:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Ghidra anterior a la versión 12.0.4 contiene una vulnerabilidad de salto de ruta en la funcionalidad de importación de temas que permite a los atacantes escribir archivos fuera del directorio de temas previsto. Los atacantes pueden crear archivos ZIP de temas maliciosos con secuencias de salto de ruta en los nombres de archivo para ejecutar código arbitrario o modificar archivos sensibles como .bashrc o .ssh/authorized_keys.

Information

Published : 2026-06-10 14:16

Updated : 2026-10-26 11:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-52755

Mitre link : CVE-2026-52755

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-52755

JSON object : View

Products Affected

nsa

ghidra

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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