CVE-2025-58335 in Junie
Summary
by MITRE • 08/28/2025
In JetBrains Junie before 252.284.66, 251.284.66, 243.284.66, 252.284.61, 251.284.61, 243.284.61, 252.284.50, 252.284.54, 251.284.54, 251.284.50, 243.284.54, 243.284.50 information disclosure was possible via search_project function
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/20/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-58335 affects JetBrains Junie versions prior to specific patch releases including 252.284.66, 251.284.66, 243.284.66, and several others in the 252.284.x, 251.284.x, and 243.284.x series. This issue represents an information disclosure vulnerability that manifests through the search_project function within the application. The vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and improper input validation mechanisms that allow unauthorized users to retrieve sensitive project information that should otherwise be restricted. The flaw exists in the application's authorization framework where the search_project function fails to properly verify user permissions before returning project data, creating a pathway for information leakage that violates fundamental security principles of least privilege and access control.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the search_project function not adequately validating the requesting user's credentials or role within the system before processing search queries. This weakness creates an information disclosure scenario where authenticated users may access project data belonging to other users or system resources they should not have visibility into. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-200, which addresses information exposure, and represents a classic case of insufficient authorization checks in application logic. Attackers could potentially exploit this by crafting specific search requests that bypass normal access controls, leading to unauthorized disclosure of project metadata, user information, or other sensitive data that should remain confidential within the application's security boundaries.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data leakage, as it could enable more sophisticated attacks including reconnaissance for privilege escalation or lateral movement within the system. Security practitioners should note that this vulnerability could be leveraged by attackers to map out project structures, identify system components, or gather intelligence for subsequent attacks. The information disclosure could potentially reveal project dependencies, user roles, or system configurations that would aid in planning more targeted attacks. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability provides a low-effort means of gathering intelligence that could be combined with other exploits to achieve more significant security breaches. The vulnerability also impacts the principle of defense in depth, as it represents a failure in the application's internal access control mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-58335 require immediate patching of affected JetBrains Junie versions to the latest secure releases, specifically targeting the versions mentioned in the advisory. Organizations should implement comprehensive access control reviews to ensure that all search and query functions properly validate user permissions before returning any data. Additionally, security teams should conduct thorough penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in other application components and establish proper logging and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. The remediation approach should include implementing proper input sanitization, enforcing strict authorization checks, and ensuring that all API endpoints validate user credentials against appropriate role-based access controls. Security controls should also be enhanced to detect and alert on unusual search patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1083 for discovery of files and directories. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and additional monitoring controls to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive project information.