CVE-2026-52750: ghidra Argument Injection — Fix

Description

Ghidra before 12.1 contains a command injection vulnerability in URL annotation handling on Windows where cmd.exe metacharacters are not properly escaped. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands under the Ghidra user's privileges by embedding malicious URLs in program comments that victims click.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0050

Probability of exploitation

0.39%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-88 CWE-88

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nsa	ghidra	< 12.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-5c38-3rf3-gp75

Other References

https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-command-injection-via-url-annotation-click

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-52750? +

Ghidra before 12.1 contains a command injection vulnerability in URL annotation handling on Windows where cmd.exe metacharacters are not properly escaped. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands under the Ghidra user's privileges by embedding malicious URLs in program comments that victims click. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-52750? +

CVE-2026-52750 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0050, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-52750? +

CVE-2026-52750 affects products from nsa, specifically: ghidra. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-52750? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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