CVE-2026-41882
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Arbitrary File Read in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
Publication date: 2026-04-30
Last updated on: 2026-05-05
Assigner: JetBrains s.r.o.
Description
Description
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2024.3.7.1,
2025.1.7.1,
2025.2.6.2,
2025.3.4.1,
2026.1.1 reading arbitrary local files was possible via built-in web server
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| jetbrains | intellij_idea | 2024.3.7.1 |
| jetbrains | intellij_idea | 2025.1.7.1 |
| jetbrains | intellij_idea | 2025.2.6.2 |
| jetbrains | intellij_idea | 2025.3.4.1 |
| jetbrains | intellij_idea | 2026.1.1 |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions before 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1, and 2026.1.1. It allows an attacker to read arbitrary local files via the built-in web server.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information because an attacker can read arbitrary local files on the affected system. This can compromise confidentiality and potentially expose critical data.
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