CVE-2026-59792: jetbrains intellij_idea Relative Path Traversal
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 10-07-2026Last modified 14-07-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-59792 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in jetbrains intellij_idea. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 48.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.60%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 9.6–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA9.6CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.60%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
48%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.60% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score0.60%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Jetbrains1 product
- intellij_idea< 2026.1.4, 2026.2 | < 2026.1.4
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory