CVE-2026-28193: JetBrains YouTrack · Missing Authorization
Affects JetBrains YouTrackSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 2025.3.121962 soon.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2025.3.121962
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade JetBrains YouTrack to 2025.3.121962.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JetBrainsYouTrack | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Immediately upgrade JetBrains YouTrack to version 2025.3.121962 or later once the patch is available to ensure the authorization checks are properly enforced.
- If you cannot patch yet, restrict network access to YouTrack servers by implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation, limiting access to trusted IP addresses only.
- Review and tighten user roles and permissions within YouTrack to minimize the privileges granted to applications and users, following the principle of least privilege.
- Monitor YouTrack logs and network traffic for unusual or unauthorized requests to the permissions endpoint, enabling early detection of exploitation attempts.
- Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all YouTrack accounts to reduce the risk of compromised credentials being used to exploit this vulnerability.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on access controls and authorization mechanisms within YouTrack.
- Educate administrators and developers about this vulnerability to ensure prompt response and adherence to security best practices.
Description
In JetBrains YouTrack before 2025.3.121962 apps were able to send requests to the app permissions endpoint