JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2025.1 Code With Me Guest authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2025.1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Code With Me Guest Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-57728. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2025.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Code With Me Guest Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2025.2 improper access control allowed Code With Me guest to discover hidden files

The advisory is shared for download at jetbrains.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-57728 since 08/18/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 253589 (IntelliJ IDEA < 2025.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (macOS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2025.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (253589) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1884). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA

Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (JetBrains): 🔒

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
VulDB Temp Score: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Nessus ID: 253589
Nessus Name: IntelliJ IDEA < 2025.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (macOS)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2

Timelineinfo

08/18/2025 CVE reserved
08/20/2025 +2 days Advisory disclosed
08/20/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/23/2025 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jetbrains.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-57728 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-57728
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320728
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1884 - JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/20/2025 11:37
Updated: 08/23/2025 19:43
Changes: 08/20/2025 11:37 (63), 08/21/2025 15:13 (7), 08/23/2025 19:43 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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