How severe is CVE-2021-31902?

CVE-2021-31902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-31902 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-31902?

CVE-2021-31902 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31902?

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.

When was CVE-2021-31902 published?

CVE-2021-31902 was published on 2021-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-31902

CVE-2021-31902 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Youtrack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Jetbrains Youtrack
Published: 2021-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2020.6.6600, access control during the exporting of issues was implemented improperly.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31902?: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2020.6.6600, access control during the exporting of issues was implemented improperly.
How severe is CVE-2021-31902?: CVE-2021-31902 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-31902 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31902?: CVE-2021-31902 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31902?: 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.
When was CVE-2021-31902 published?: CVE-2021-31902 was published on 2021-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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