CVE-2026-75052: CWE-77 in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
A command execution vulnerability (CWE-77) exists in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions before 2026.2.1. This flaw allows command execution via crafted Markdown preview content in trusted projects. The vulnerability has a low CVSS score of 3.6 and requires local access with high attack complexity and user interaction. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-75052 is a command injection vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to version 2026.2.1. It arises from improper handling of crafted Markdown preview content within trusted projects, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.6, reflecting low severity due to local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access and user interaction to execute arbitrary commands via malicious Markdown preview content in trusted projects. The impact is limited to low confidentiality and integrity loss, with no availability impact. The attack complexity is high, and no privileges are required, but user interaction is necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid opening untrusted Markdown content in trusted projects or restrict usage of Markdown preview features. Monitor JetBrains advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-75052: CWE-77 in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
Description
A command execution vulnerability (CWE-77) exists in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions before 2026.2.1. This flaw allows command execution via crafted Markdown preview content in trusted projects. The vulnerability has a low CVSS score of 3.6 and requires local access with high attack complexity and user interaction. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.6low
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-75052 is a command injection vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to version 2026.2.1. It arises from improper handling of crafted Markdown preview content within trusted projects, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.6, reflecting low severity due to local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access and user interaction to execute arbitrary commands via malicious Markdown preview content in trusted projects. The impact is limited to low confidentiality and integrity loss, with no availability impact. The attack complexity is high, and no privileges are required, but user interaction is necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid opening untrusted Markdown content in trusted projects or restrict usage of Markdown preview features. Monitor JetBrains advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- JetBrains
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-17T15:34:09.054Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a833691bf8831d53930a491
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 16:28:01 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 16:42:33 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 16:42:33 UTC
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