CVE-2026-59792: In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-59792?

intellij idea: upgrade to 2026.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-59792 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59792 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-2026-59792 affect?

CVE-2026-59792 affects intellij idea. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-59792?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2026-59792 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting intellij idea. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23
Published	2026-07-10
Last modified	2026-10-24

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

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-10 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jetbrains intellij idea UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.1.4

Fixed in: 2026.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy intellij-idea || rpm -q intellij-idea || intellij-idea --version

2. UPGRADE to 2026.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade intellij-idea

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade intellij-idea

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-59792?

intellij idea: upgrade to 2026.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-59792 being exploited?

CVE-2026-59792 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-2026-59792 affect?

CVE-2026-59792 affects intellij idea. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible

How urgent is CVE-2026-59792?

Priority 46/100. Critical severity

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