JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2026.2.1 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2026.2.1. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-86505. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA up to 2026.2.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.2 missing project-trust check leaked project metadata to JetBrains Marketplace

The advisory is available at jetbrains.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-86505 since 09/07/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2026.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-72521). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

VulDB Base Score: 2.8
VulDB Temp Score: 2.7
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 3.3
CNA Vector (JetBrains): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

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Upgrade: IntelliJ IDEA 2026.2.2

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-2026-86505 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86505
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-399658
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2026 19:14
Updated: 09/07/2026 21:51
Changes: 09/07/2026 19:14 (62), 09/07/2026 21:51 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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