CVE-2026-4946: Ghidra versions prior to 12.0.3 improperly process annotation directives embedded in automatically extracted b

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-4946?

ghidra: upgrade to 12.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-4946 being exploited?

CVE-2026-4946 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-4946 affect?

CVE-2026-4946 affects ghidra. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Ghidra versions prior to 12.0.3 improperly process annotation directives embedded in automatically extracted binary data, resulting in arbitrary command execution when an analyst interacts with the UI. Specifically, the @execute annotation

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-4946?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-4946 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting ghidra. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ghidra versions prior to 12.0.3 improperly process annotation directives embedded in automatically extracted binary data, resulting in arbitrary command execution when an analyst interacts with the UI. Specifically, the @execute annotation (which is intended for trusted, user-authored comments) is also parsed in comments generated during auto-analysis (such as CFStrings in Mach-O binaries). This allows a crafted binary to present seemingly benign

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2026-03-29
Last modified	2026-08-10

Publisher (CNA): Austin Hackers Anonymous · Vendor: nsa

Last updated 2026-08-10 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-29 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-10 14:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nsa ghidra UPGRADE

Affected: < 12.0.3

Fixed in: 12.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ghidra || rpm -q ghidra || ghidra --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ghidra

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ghidra

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-4946?

ghidra: upgrade to 12.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-4946 being exploited?

CVE-2026-4946 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-4946 affect?

CVE-2026-4946 affects ghidra. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Ghidra versions prior to 12.0.3 improperly process annotation directives embedded in automatically extracted binary data, resulting in arbitrary command execution when an analyst interacts with the UI. Specifically, the @execute annotation

How urgent is CVE-2026-4946?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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