In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18068 stored XSS via the fenced code-block language label was possible (CVE-2026-75048)
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2026.2.18068. The issue arises from improper sanitization of the fenced code-block language label, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of other users. This vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.2. No explicit patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
JetBrains YouTrack before version 2026.2.18068 is affected by a stored XSS vulnerability (CVE-2026-75048) via the fenced code-block language label. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are stored persistently and executed when other users view the affected content. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to information disclosure (high confidentiality impact) and limited integrity impact. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be exploited remotely without privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no explicit patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor JetBrains advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting or sanitizing user input related to fenced code-block language labels as a temporary mitigation.
In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18068 stored XSS via the fenced code-block language label was possible (CVE-2026-75048)
Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in JetBrains YouTrack versions before 2026.2.18068. The issue arises from improper sanitization of the fenced code-block language label, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of other users. This vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.2. No explicit patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
JetBrains YouTrack before version 2026.2.18068 is affected by a stored XSS vulnerability (CVE-2026-75048) via the fenced code-block language label. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that are stored persistently and executed when other users view the affected content. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, high confidentiality impact, low integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of other users, potentially leading to information disclosure (high confidentiality impact) and limited integrity impact. There is no impact on availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be exploited remotely without privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no explicit patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor JetBrains advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting or sanitizing user input related to fenced code-block language labels as a temporary mitigation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-whvx-752g-wvrx
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-75048"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a838c48bf8831d539b4c8d1
Added to database: 08/17/2026, 22:33:44 UTC
Last enriched: 08/17/2026, 22:56:11 UTC
Last updated: 08/18/2026, 02:41:00 UTC
Views: 2
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