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In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.1 command execution via crafted Markdown preview content was possible in trusted projects (CVE-2026-75052)

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Published: 08/17/2026 (08/17/2026, 18:31:19 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.1 command execution via crafted Markdown preview content was possible in trusted projects

CVSS v3.1

Score 3.6low

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/17/2026, 16:42:33 UTC

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.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-jx69-9f6w-q2xj
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-75052"]
Database Specific Severity
LOW
Cvss Version
3.1

Threat ID: 6a838c48bf8831d539b4c8c5

Added to database: 08/17/2026, 22:33:44 UTC

Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 16:42:33 UTC

Last updated: 10/02/2026, 17:24:52 UTC

Views: 63

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