How severe is CVE-2023-50871?

CVE-2023-50871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-50871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50871?

CVE-2023-50871 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50871?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-50871 published?

CVE-2023-50871 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50871

CVE-2023-50871 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Youtrack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Jetbrains Youtrack
Published: 2023-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2023.3.22268 authorization check for inline comments inside thread replies was missed

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50871?: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2023.3.22268 authorization check for inline comments inside thread replies was missed
How severe is CVE-2023-50871?: CVE-2023-50871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-50871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50871?: CVE-2023-50871 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50871?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-50871 published?: CVE-2023-50871 was published on 2023-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:youtrack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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