CVE-2019-13625
CVE-2019-13625 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nsa Ghidra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 9.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Affected product: Nsa Ghidra
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NSA Ghidra before 9.0.1 allows XXE when a project is opened or restored, or a tool is imported, as demonstrated by a project.prp file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-13625?
- NSA Ghidra before 9.0.1 allows XXE when a project is opened or restored, or a tool is imported, as demonstrated by a project.prp file.
- How severe is CVE-2019-13625?
- CVE-2019-13625 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-13625 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-13625?
- CVE-2019-13625 affects Nsa Ghidra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-13625?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-13625 published?
- CVE-2019-13625 was published on 2019-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://blog.fxiao.me/ghidra/
- https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/issues/71
- https://xlab.tencent.com/en/2019/03/18/ghidra-from-xxe-to-rce/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nsa:ghidra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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