PatchTheCVECVE-2026-75052: In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.2.1 command execution via crafted Markdown preview content was possible
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LOW 3.6UPGRADE
CVE-2026-75052 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.6) 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 2026.2.1 command execution via crafted Markdown preview content was possible in trusted projects
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.6 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
| Published | 2026-08-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): JetBrains s.r.o. · Vendor: jetbrains
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
jetbrains intellij idea UPGRADE
Affected: < 2026.2.1
Fixed in: 2026.2.1
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 2026.2.1 (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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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