CVE-2026-59792
CVE-2026-59792 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Intellij Idea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-23.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-23
- Affected product: Jetbrains Intellij Idea
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-59792?
- In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible
- How severe is CVE-2026-59792?
- CVE-2026-59792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical 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 low.
- Is CVE-2026-59792 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-59792?
- CVE-2026-59792 affects Jetbrains Intellij Idea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-59792?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-59792 published?
- CVE-2026-59792 was published on 2026-07-10 and last updated on 2026-07-14.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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