JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2026.2.0 Eclipse Settings Importer xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2026.2.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Eclipse Settings Importer. The manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-75058. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2026.2.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component Eclipse Settings Importer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.1 xXE was possible in the Eclipse settings importers

The advisory is shared for download at jetbrains.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-75058 since 08/17/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
CNA Vector (JetBrains): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.1

Timelineinfo

08/17/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/17/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jetbrains.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-75058 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-75058
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-391356

Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2026 18:57
Changes: 08/17/2026 18:57 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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