Code Execution Vulnerability in JetBrains WebStorm
CVE-2021-31897

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Jetbrains
Status
Webstorm
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2021

What is CVE-2021-31897?

A security vulnerability exists in JetBrains WebStorm that permits unauthorized code execution for untrusted projects. This flaw affects all versions prior to 2021.1, allowing potentially harmful scripts to run without any user confirmation. Users may inadvertently expose themselves to various security risks if they work with compromised projects, highlighting the need for immediate attention to ensure their development environment is secure.

References

https://blog.jetbrains.com
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https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/05/07/jetbrains-secu...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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