JetBrains YouTrack up to 2026.2.18633 Whiteboard improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in JetBrains YouTrack up to 2026.2.18633. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Whiteboard. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-86494. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in JetBrains YouTrack up to 2026.2.18633. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Whiteboard. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18634 cloning a whiteboard allowed unauthorized changes to links on inaccessible issues

It is possible to read the advisory at jetbrains.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-86494 since 09/07/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.18634 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.7
CNA Vector (JetBrains): 🔒

CVSSv2info

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VulDB Base Score: 🔒
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
CAPEC: 🔒
ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: YouTrack 2026.2.18634

Timelineinfo

09/07/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/07/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
09/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jetbrains.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-86494 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86494
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-399651

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2026 19:10
Changes: 09/07/2026 19:10 (64)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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