How severe is CVE-2026-103494?

CVE-2026-103494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-103494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-103494?

CVE-2026-103494 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-103494?

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

When was CVE-2026-103494 published?

CVE-2026-103494 was published on 2026-10-01 and last updated on 2026-10-02.

CVE-2026-103494

CVE-2026-103494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Youtrack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Jetbrains Youtrack
Published: 2026-10-01
Last modified: 2026-10-02

Description

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.19422 privilege escalation was possible via user group membership changes

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-103494?: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.19422 privilege escalation was possible via user group membership changes
How severe is CVE-2026-103494?: CVE-2026-103494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-103494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-103494?: CVE-2026-103494 affects Jetbrains Youtrack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-103494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-103494 published?: CVE-2026-103494 was published on 2026-10-01 and last updated on 2026-10-02.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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

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