In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.1 rCE via Markdown export tool was possible (CVE-2026-75056)
A remote code execution (rCE) vulnerability exists in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions before 2026.2.1 via the Markdown export tool. This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code. The issue is tracked as CVE-2026-75056 and has a high severity rating.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-75056 is a high severity remote code execution vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to version 2026.2.1. The flaw is related to the Markdown export tool, which can be exploited by an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). There are no known exploits in the wild and no vendor advisory or patch links provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running IntelliJ IDEA. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround is provided in the available data, users should monitor JetBrains advisories for updates and avoid using the Markdown export tool with untrusted input until a fix is released.
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.1 rCE via Markdown export tool was possible (CVE-2026-75056)
Description
A remote code execution (rCE) vulnerability exists in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions before 2026.2.1 via the Markdown export tool. This vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code. The issue is tracked as CVE-2026-75056 and has a high severity rating.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-75056 is a high severity remote code execution vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to version 2026.2.1. The flaw is related to the Markdown export tool, which can be exploited by an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary commands. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command). There are no known exploits in the wild and no vendor advisory or patch links provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running IntelliJ IDEA. This can lead to full compromise of the affected system, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround is provided in the available data, users should monitor JetBrains advisories for updates and avoid using the Markdown export tool with untrusted input until a fix is released.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-44p4-x76v-6w5f
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-75056"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a838c48bf8831d539b4c8b9
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 22:33:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 22:56:30 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 4
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