Vulnerability Description
Ghidra before 12.1 contains an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in client-side Shared-Project RMI connection code that allows unauthenticated remote code execution. Attackers can craft a malicious project file with a ghidra:// URL that, when opened via File → Open Project, deserializes untrusted objects using a Jython 2.7.4 gadget chain to execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nsa | Ghidra | < 12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/commit/91a269103fe5d133c14ec3afPatch
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-fgg5-gExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-remote-code-execution-via-unfilteredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52751?
CVE-2026-52751 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Ghidra before 12.1 contains an unsafe deserialization vulnerability in client-side Shared-Project RMI connection code that allows unauthenticated remote code execution. Attackers can craft a malicious...
How severe is CVE-2026-52751?
CVE-2026-52751 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-52751?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nsa Ghidra.