CVE-2026-86501: CWE-532 in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
Description
CVE-2026-86501 is a low-severity vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before version 2026.2.2 where terminal command inputs could be written to the idea.log file. This issue is categorized under CWE-532, which involves exposure of information through log files. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability and requires local privileges with user interaction to exploit.
CVSS v3.1
Score 2.8low
Affected software
JetBrains
IntelliJ IDEA
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions prior to 2026.2.2 allows terminal command inputs to be recorded in the application's idea.log file. The issue is classified as CWE-532, indicating sensitive information exposure through logging. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.8, reflecting low severity, with an attack vector requiring local access and user interaction. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild. The vulnerability affects all versions from initial releases up to but not including 2026.2.2.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to potential exposure of terminal command inputs in the idea.log file, which could reveal sensitive information to users with access to these logs. There is no impact on system integrity or availability. Exploitation requires local privileges and user interaction, reducing the risk level.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA version 2026.2.2. Users should upgrade to this version or later to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- JetBrains
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-07T16:13:40.416Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9ee85bacd9273b49f0e448
Added to database: 09/07/2026, 16:37:47 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:19:05 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:22:14 UTC
Views: 75
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