CVE-2026-64813
A critical flaw in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA allows an attacker to change settings without authorization during a Remote Development session. The vulnerability exists in versions prior to 2026.2. It could let a malicious user alter configuration, potentially compromising the development environment.
No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.
Who is affected
JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA users running versions before 2026.2 who use Remote Development sessions.
Real-world impact
An attacker could modify the IDE’s configuration, potentially redirecting code, altering build settings, or installing malicious plugins, which could compromise the developer’s environment.
Why this severity
The CVSS score of 10 reflects that the flaw can be exploited from any location, requires no credentials or user interaction, and gives the attacker full control over the IDE’s configuration, effectively compromising the entire development environment.
What to do about it
No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.
No fix documented in sources
Timeline
- Jul 23, 2026 · 9d agoPublishedDisclosed and added to the National Vulnerability Database.
- Jul 28, 2026 · 4d agoAdvisory updatedThe NVD record was last revised.
How it’s attacked
References & advisories
- jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fix…vendor advisory