CVE-2026-100261: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18991 changing article visibility settings was possible without update per

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-100261?

youtrack: upgrade to 2026.2.18991. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-100261 being exploited?

CVE-2026-100261 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-100261 affect?

CVE-2026-100261 affects youtrack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18991 changing article visibility settings was possible without update permission

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-100261?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2026-100261 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting youtrack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18991 changing article visibility settings was possible without update permission

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288
Published	2026-09-30
Last modified	2026-10-02

Publisher (CNA): JetBrains s.r.o. · Vendor: jetbrains

Last updated 2026-10-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-30 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-02 20:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jetbrains youtrack UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.2.18991

Fixed in: 2026.2.18991

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy youtrack || rpm -q youtrack || youtrack --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026.2.18991 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade youtrack

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade youtrack

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-100261?

youtrack: upgrade to 2026.2.18991. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-100261 being exploited?

CVE-2026-100261 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-100261 affect?

CVE-2026-100261 affects youtrack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18991 changing article visibility settings was possible without update permission

How urgent is CVE-2026-100261?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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