CVE-2019-13623

Name: CVE-2019-13623
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-17T03:15:10.54+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13623 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In NSA Ghidra before 9.1, path traversal can occur in RestoreTask.java (from the package ghidra.app.plugin.core.archive) via an archive with an executable file that has an initial ../ in its filename. This allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files in scenarios where an intermediate analysis result is archived for sharing with other persons. EPSS estimates a 4.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In NSA Ghidra before 9.1, path traversal can occur in RestoreTask.java (from the package ghidra.app.plugin.core.archive) via an archive with an executable file that has an initial ../ in its filename. This allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files in scenarios where an intermediate analysis result is archived for sharing with other persons. To achieve arbitrary code execution, one approach is to overwrite some critical Ghidra modules, e.g., the decompile module.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.96%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nsa	Ghidra	<= 9.0.4

References

http://blog.fxiao.me/ghidra/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154015/Ghidra-Linux-9.0.4-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html
https://ghidra-sre.org/releaseNotes_9.1_final.html
https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/issues/789Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://blog.fxiao.me/ghidra/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154015/Ghidra-Linux-9.0.4-Arbitrary-Code-Execution.html
https://ghidra-sre.org/releaseNotes_9.1_final.html
https://github.com/NationalSecurityAgency/ghidra/issues/789Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13623?

How severe is CVE-2019-13623?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13623 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13623?

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Source: NVD / NIST