JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2025.2 SSH acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2025.2. Impacted is an unknown function of the component SSH. Executing a manipulation can lead to acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-68269. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2025.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component SSH. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-349. The product, when processing trusted data, accepts any untrusted data that is also included with the trusted data, treating the untrusted data as if it were trusted. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2025.3 missing confirmation allowed opening of untrusted remote projects over SSH

The advisory is shared for download at jetbrains.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-68269 since 12/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 279101 (JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA < 2025.3 Remote Project Trust Bypass (CVE-2025-68269)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2025.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (279101). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Acceptance of extraneous untrusted data with trusted data
CWE: CWE-349
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 279101
Nessus Name: JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA < 2025.3 Remote Project Trust Bypass (CVE-2025-68269)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3

Timelineinfo

12/16/2025 Advisory disclosed
12/16/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
12/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/18/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jetbrains.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-68269 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-68269
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336880

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2025 17:56
Updated: 12/18/2025 23:34
Changes: 12/16/2025 17:56 (63), 12/18/2025 23:34 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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