CVE-2023-39261
CVE-2023-39261 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Intellij Idea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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-250.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-250
- Affected product: Jetbrains Intellij Idea
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2023.2 plugin for Space was requesting excessive permissions
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-39261?
- In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2023.2 plugin for Space was requesting excessive permissions
- How severe is CVE-2023-39261?
- CVE-2023-39261 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-39261 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-39261?
- CVE-2023-39261 affects Jetbrains Intellij Idea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-39261?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-39261 published?
- CVE-2023-39261 was published on 2023-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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