CVE-2026-65908
CVE-2026-65908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Pycharm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-829.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-829
- Affected product: Jetbrains Pycharm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In JetBrains PyCharm before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 arbitrary code execution via malicious Python executable was possible on untrusted project open
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-65908?
- In JetBrains PyCharm before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 arbitrary code execution via malicious Python executable was possible on untrusted project open
- How severe is CVE-2026-65908?
- CVE-2026-65908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-65908 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-65908?
- CVE-2026-65908 affects Jetbrains Pycharm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-65908?
- 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-2026-65908 published?
- CVE-2026-65908 was published on 2026-07-23 and last updated on 2026-08-03.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:pycharm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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