How severe is CVE-2026-49498?

CVE-2026-49498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-49498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-49498?

CVE-2026-49498 affects Nsa Ghidra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49498?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-49498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-49498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36007.

When was CVE-2026-49498 published?

CVE-2026-49498 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-49498

CVE-2026-49498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nsa Ghidra with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36007
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Nsa Ghidra
Published: 2026-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ghidra 11.0 before 12.1 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the changePassword() method of PostgresFunctionDatabase that fails to escape double quotes in usernames interpolated into ALTER ROLE statements. Authenticated attackers can inject SQL commands via crafted username parameters in PasswordChange network messages to escalate to PostgreSQL superuser privileges and gain full database control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49498?: Ghidra 11.0 before 12.1 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the changePassword() method of PostgresFunctionDatabase that fails to escape double quotes in usernames interpolated into ALTER ROLE statements. Authenticated attackers can inject SQL commands via crafted username parameters in PasswordChange network messages to escalate to PostgreSQL superuser privileges and gain full database control.
How severe is CVE-2026-49498?: CVE-2026-49498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-49498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-49498?: CVE-2026-49498 affects Nsa Ghidra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-49498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-49498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36007.
When was CVE-2026-49498 published?: CVE-2026-49498 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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