CVE-2026-75058
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Remote Code Execution in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA

Publication date: 2026-08-17

Last updated on: 2026-08-17

Assigner: JetBrains s.r.o.

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

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Published
2026-08-17
Last Modified
2026-08-17
Generated
2026-08-17
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2026-08-17
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-75058
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60257

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Vendor Product Version / Range
jetbrains intellij_idea to 2026.2.1 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
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.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.1 allows an attacker to perform an XML External Entity (XXE) attack through the Eclipse settings importers. XXE attacks can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or internal systems by exploiting vulnerable XML parsing.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions before 2026.2.1 and relates to Eclipse settings importers. Detection should focus on checking the installed version of IntelliJ IDEA. Use the 'Help > About' menu in IntelliJ IDEA to verify the version number. If the version is below 2026.2.1, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may allow attackers to read files on your system or access internal resources if you use a vulnerable version of IntelliJ IDEA. This could lead to data leaks or unauthorized system access, especially if the IDE handles sensitive projects or configurations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection. Organizations using vulnerable versions may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA to version 2026.2.1 or later to address the vulnerability.

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