CVE-2026-57923: CWE-862 in JetBrains YouTrack
In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.16593 improper authorisation in the app configurations endpoint allowed modifying project settings
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-57923) in JetBrains YouTrack is classified as CWE-862 (Improper Authorization). It affects versions prior to 2026.2.16593 and allows users with limited privileges to modify project settings via the app configurations endpoint due to insufficient authorization checks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can modify project settings without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in project configurations. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The integrity of project data or settings is at risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the app configurations endpoint to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized configuration changes.
CVE-2026-57923: CWE-862 in JetBrains YouTrack
Description
In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.16593 improper authorisation in the app configurations endpoint allowed modifying project settings
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-57923) in JetBrains YouTrack is classified as CWE-862 (Improper Authorization). It affects versions prior to 2026.2.16593 and allows users with limited privileges to modify project settings via the app configurations endpoint due to insufficient authorization checks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can modify project settings without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in project configurations. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. The integrity of project data or settings is at risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the app configurations endpoint to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized configuration changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- JetBrains
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-26T12:21:23.467Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3e7d61cef61ccff96cd4f7
Added to database: 06/26/2026, 13:23:45 UTC
Last enriched: 06/26/2026, 13:53:56 UTC
Last updated: 06/26/2026, 14:31:35 UTC
Views: 3
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
External Links
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.