CVE-2026-41882

HIGH

Published Apr 30, 2026 Modified May 5, 2026 CWE-59

Description

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1, 2026.1.1 reading arbitrary local files was possible via built-in web server

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0000

Probability of exploitation

0.00%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jetbrains	intellij_idea	All
jetbrains	intellij_idea	All
jetbrains	intellij_idea	All
jetbrains	intellij_idea	All
jetbrains	intellij_idea	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-41882? +

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1, 2026.1.1 reading arbitrary local files was possible via built-in web server It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-41882? +

CVE-2026-41882 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0000, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41882? +

CVE-2026-41882 affects products from jetbrains, specifically: intellij_idea. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-41882? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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