CVE-2026-103490
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Privilege Escalation via User Group Links in JetBrains YouTrack

Publication date: 2026-10-01

Last updated on: 2026-10-01

Assigner: JetBrains s.r.o.

Description
In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.19422 privilege escalation was possible via user group links

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Published
2026-10-01
Last Modified
2026-10-01
Generated
2026-10-01
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2026-10-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-103490
EUVD
EUVD-2026-90581

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Vendor Product Version / Range
jetbrains youtrack to 2026.2.19422 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in JetBrains YouTrack before version 2026.2.19422 allows for privilege escalation through user group links. This means an attacker could exploit these links to gain higher-level access than intended, potentially allowing unauthorized actions within the system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate their privileges, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, system modifications, or disruption of services. Users of affected YouTrack instances should update to the patched version immediately.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations must ensure proper access controls to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update JetBrains YouTrack to version 2026.2.19422 or later to address the privilege escalation vulnerability.

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