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
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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Published
2026-04-30
Last Modified
2026-05-05
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-41882
EUVD
EUVD-2026-26368
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 5 associated CPEs
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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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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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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