PatchTheCVECVE-2026-75059: In JetBrains PyCharm before 2026.2.1 code execution via Quick Documentation was possible
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CVE-2026-75059 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting pycharm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In JetBrains PyCharm before 2026.2.1 code execution via Quick Documentation was possible
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| 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 pycharm 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 pycharm || rpm -q pycharm || pycharm --version
2. UPGRADE to 2026.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pycharm
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade pycharm
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.
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-2026-75059?
pycharm: upgrade to 2026.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-75059 being exploited?
CVE-2026-75059 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-2026-75059 affect?
CVE-2026-75059 affects pycharm. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). In JetBrains PyCharm before 2026.2.1 code execution via Quick Documentation was possible
How urgent is CVE-2026-75059?
Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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