How severe is CVE-2026-52754?

CVE-2026-52754 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-2026-52754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-52754?

CVE-2026-52754 affects Nsa Ghidra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-52754?

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-2026-52754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-52754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36013.

When was CVE-2026-52754 published?

CVE-2026-52754 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-52754

CVE-2026-52754 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36013
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Nsa Ghidra
Published: 2026-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ghidra before 12.1 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in PKIAuthenticationModule.authenticate() that allows any user with a valid CA-signed certificate to impersonate other users by presenting their public certificate with a null signature. Attackers can escalate privileges, modify repository access controls, exfiltrate shared reverse engineering databases, and permanently compromise server integrity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-52754?: Ghidra before 12.1 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in PKIAuthenticationModule.authenticate() that allows any user with a valid CA-signed certificate to impersonate other users by presenting their public certificate with a null signature. Attackers can escalate privileges, modify repository access controls, exfiltrate shared reverse engineering databases, and permanently compromise server integrity.
How severe is CVE-2026-52754?: CVE-2026-52754 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-2026-52754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-52754?: CVE-2026-52754 affects Nsa Ghidra. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-52754?: 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-2026-52754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-52754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36013.
When was CVE-2026-52754 published?: CVE-2026-52754 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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