JetBrains Runtime prior 21.0.6b872.80 on macOS Flag untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in JetBrains Runtime on macOS. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Flag Handler. This manipulation causes untrusted search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-29903. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in JetBrains Runtime on macOS and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Flag Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In JetBrains Runtime before 21.0.6b872.80 arbitrary dynamic library execution due to insecure macOS flags was possible

It is possible to read the advisory at jetbrains.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-29903 since 03/12/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 21.0.6b872.80 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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CNA Base Score: 5.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Runtime 21.0.6b872.80

Timelineinfo

03/12/2025 🔍
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01/13/2026 +307 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jetbrains.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-29903 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-29903
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299551

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2025 15:15
Updated: 01/13/2026 22:33
Changes: 03/12/2025 15:15 (64), 01/13/2026 22:33 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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