CVE-2026-61492: In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.17394 stored XSS via article titles in digest emails was possible

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-61492?

youtrack: upgrade to 2026.2.17394. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-61492 being exploited?

CVE-2026-61492 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-2026-61492 affect?

CVE-2026-61492 affects youtrack. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.17394 stored XSS via article titles in digest emails was possible

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-61492?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-61492 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting youtrack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.17394 stored XSS via article titles in digest emails was possible

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-07-10
Last modified	2026-10-25

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

Last updated 2026-10-25 · 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
2026-10-25 15:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

jetbrains youtrack UPGRADE

Affected: < 2026.2.17394

Fixed in: 2026.2.17394

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2026.2.17394 (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-2026-61492?

youtrack: upgrade to 2026.2.17394. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-61492 being exploited?

CVE-2026-61492 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-2026-61492 affect?

CVE-2026-61492 affects youtrack. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.17394 stored XSS via article titles in digest emails was possible

How urgent is CVE-2026-61492?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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