Abstract:
We examine the problem of overcharging extremal and near-extremal black hole solutions of
Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet gravity in any dimension, generalizing the result in general relativity. We
show that as in the case of general relativity, it is not possible to create a naked singularity by
overcharging an extremal black hole in Einstein-Gauss-Bonnet gravity using a charged test particle.
Our result suggests that the validity of the cosmic censorship hypothesis transcends beyond general
relativity to well motivated higher curvature gravity.