Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nsa | Ghidra | < 12.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-jhc2-qExploitVendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-path-traversal-in-extension-installeThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-jhc2-qExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-52752?
CVE-2026-52752 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 traversa...
How severe is CVE-2026-52752?
CVE-2026-52752 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-52752?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nsa Ghidra.