CVE-2026-100262: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18991 missing authorisation allowed users with read-only project access to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-100262?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-100262 being exploited?

CVE-2026-100262 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-2026-100262 affect?

CVE-2026-100262 affects youtrack. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18991 missing authorisation allowed users with read-only project access to overwrite project notification templates

Routine

HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-100262 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) 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 missing authorisation allowed users with read-only project access to overwrite project notification templates

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
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 20:25 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-2026-100262?

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

Is CVE-2026-100262 being exploited?

CVE-2026-100262 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-2026-100262 affect?

CVE-2026-100262 affects youtrack. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18991 missing authorisation allowed users with read-only project access to overwrite project notification templates

How urgent is CVE-2026-100262?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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References

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