Vulnerability identifier: #VU60363
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IntelliJ IDEA
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: JetBrains s.r.o.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote user can execute code without the permission on opening a project.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IntelliJ IDEA: 2016.1 - 2021.2.3
External links
http://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2022/02/08/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q4-2021
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.