How severe is CVE-2026-103493?

CVE-2026-103493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-103493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-103493?

CVE-2026-103493 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-103493?

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-2026-103493 published?

CVE-2026-103493 was published on 2026-10-01.

CVE-2026-103493

CVE-2026-103493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Youtrack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Jetbrains Youtrack
Published: 2026-10-01
Last modified: 2026-10-01

Description

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.19422 stored XSS via Mermaid and LaTeX content was possible

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-103493?: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.19422 stored XSS via Mermaid and LaTeX content was possible
How severe is CVE-2026-103493?: CVE-2026-103493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-103493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-103493?: CVE-2026-103493 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-103493?: 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-2026-103493 published?: CVE-2026-103493 was published on 2026-10-01.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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

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