CVE-2022-46826
CVE-2022-46826 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Intellij Idea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Jetbrains Intellij Idea
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.3 the built-in web server allowed an arbitrary file to be read by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-46826?
- In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.3 the built-in web server allowed an arbitrary file to be read by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2022-46826?
- CVE-2022-46826 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-46826 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-46826?
- CVE-2022-46826 affects Jetbrains Intellij Idea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-46826?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-46826 published?
- CVE-2022-46826 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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