CVE-2026-86501: CWE-532 in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.2 terminal command input could be written to idea.log
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-86501 describes a vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to version 2026.2.2 where terminal command input could be recorded in the idea.log file. This could lead to unintended exposure of terminal commands through log files. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-532 (Information Exposure Through Log Files). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.8, reflecting low impact primarily on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires local access with low privileges and user interaction to exploit.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may lead to partial disclosure of terminal command input via the idea.log file, potentially exposing sensitive information entered in the terminal. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, limiting the risk scope.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to idea.log files and avoid entering sensitive commands in the terminal within affected versions.
CVE-2026-86501: CWE-532 in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
Description
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.2 terminal command input could be written to idea.log
CVSS v3.1
Score 2.8low
Affected software
pkg:maven/com.jetbrains.intellij/ideaRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-86501 describes a vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to version 2026.2.2 where terminal command input could be recorded in the idea.log file. This could lead to unintended exposure of terminal commands through log files. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-532 (Information Exposure Through Log Files). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.8, reflecting low impact primarily on confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability requires local access with low privileges and user interaction to exploit.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may lead to partial disclosure of terminal command input via the idea.log file, potentially exposing sensitive information entered in the terminal. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction, limiting the risk scope.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should consider restricting access to idea.log files and avoid entering sensitive commands in the terminal within affected versions.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-pg9w-977f-v4wg
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-86501"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- LOW
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a9f9112acd9273b49ff2b9a
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 04:37:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 05:08:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:51:59 UTC
Views: 15
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