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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| nationalsecurityagency | ghidra | < 12.0.4 |
References
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-3r55-xjr4-jh8fExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ghidra-path-traversal-via-zip-slip-in-theme-importThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/security/advisories/GHSA-3r55-xjr4-jh8fExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 10, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 26, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed