Unauthorized File Access in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA by JetBrains
CVE-2026-41882

7.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Jetbrains
Status
Intellij Idea
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-41882?

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions prior to 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1, and 2026.1.1, a vulnerability exists that allows attackers to read arbitrary local files through the application's built-in web server. This issue could potentially lead to the exposure of sensitive information stored on the local file system, thereby compromising the security of affected systems.

Affected Version(s)

IntelliJ IDEA 0 < 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1, 2026.1.1

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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