How severe is CVE-2026-41882?

CVE-2026-41882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-41882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41882?

CVE-2026-41882 primarily affects Jetbrains Intellij Idea. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41882?

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.

Does CVE-2026-41882 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41882 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26368.

When was CVE-2026-41882 published?

CVE-2026-41882 was published on 2026-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41882

CVE-2026-41882 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Intellij Idea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-26368
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Jetbrains Intellij Idea
Published: 2026-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1, 2026.1.1 reading arbitrary local files was possible via built-in web server

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41882?: In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1, 2026.1.1 reading arbitrary local files was possible via built-in web server
How severe is CVE-2026-41882?: CVE-2026-41882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-41882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41882?: CVE-2026-41882 primarily affects Jetbrains Intellij Idea. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41882?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-41882 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41882 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-26368.
When was CVE-2026-41882 published?: CVE-2026-41882 was published on 2026-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:2024.3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:2025.1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:2025.2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:2025.3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:2026.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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