CVE-2026-86500
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Privilege Escalation in JetBrains YouTrack

Publication date: 2026-09-07

Last updated on: 2026-09-07

Assigner: JetBrains s.r.o.

Description
In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.1.14047 a missing escalation check let a user with project update permissions grant themselves Project Admin

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Published
2026-09-07
Last Modified
2026-09-07
Generated
2026-09-07
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2026-09-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-86500
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72516

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Vendor Product Version / Range
jetbrains youtrack to 2026.1.14047 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-266 A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

In JetBrains YouTrack before version 2026.1.14047, a missing escalation check allowed users with project update permissions to grant themselves Project Admin privileges. This means a user could elevate their own access level without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive project data, configuration changes, or administrative control over the YouTrack instance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update JetBrains YouTrack to version 2026.1.14047 or later to address the missing escalation check vulnerability.

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