Full Report
JetBrains security advisory (AV26-739)
Analysis Summary
# Vulnerability: Multiple Vulnerabilities in JetBrains IDEs (July 2026 Advisory)
## CVE Details
- **CVE ID:** Specific CVE identifiers were not listed in the summary advisory; refer to vendor tracking for individual IDs (AV26-739 covers a cluster of issues).
- **CVSS Score:** Not explicitly provided in the bulletin (Typically varies per vulnerability within the advisory).
- **CWE:** Varies by specific vulnerability (Commonly includes issues such as Path Traversal, Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information, or Improper Input Validation in IDEs).
## Affected Systems
- **Products:** JetBrains GoLand, JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, JetBrains PhpStorm.
- **Versions:**
- GoLand: Versions prior to 2026.2
- IntelliJ IDEA: Versions prior to 2026.2
- PhpStorm: Versions prior to 2026.2
- **Configurations:** Default installations of the affected IDE versions.
## Vulnerability Description
While the bulletin (AV26-739) serves as a high-level notification, JetBrains security updates typically address flaws related to the integrated development environment's handling of project files, internal web servers, or plugin interactions. The vulnerabilities addressed in this release cycle (fixed in version 2026.2) represent security defects that could compromise the integrity of the developer's environment or the underlying host system.
## Exploitation
- **Status:** Not specified as being exploited in the wild at the time of publication.
- **Complexity:** Usually Low to Medium for IDE-related flaws (often requiring the victim to open a malicious project or file).
- **Attack Vector:** Network / Local (Depending on the specific flaw).
## Impact
- **Confidentiality:** Potential for sensitive data exposure (e.g., source code, environment variables).
- **Integrity:** Potential for unauthorized modification of project files.
- **Availability:** Low to Medium.
## Remediation
### Patches
JetBrains has released version **2026.2** for all affected products. Users are urged to update to the following or later versions:
- **GoLand:** 2026.2
- **IntelliJ IDEA:** 2026.2
- **PhpStorm:** 2026.2
### Workarounds
- No specific workarounds are provided. Standard security practice suggests avoiding the opening of untrusted projects from unknown sources until the software is patched.
## Detection
- **Indicators of Compromise:** No specific IOCs have been released.
- **Detection methods and tools:** Audit installed software versions via the internal "About" menu in the IDE or via centralized endpoint management software to identify versions lower than 2026.2.
## References
- JetBrains Security Portal: hxxps[://]www[.]jetbrains[.]com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/
- Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) Advisory: hxxps[://]www[.]cyber[.]gc[.]ca/en/alerts-advisories/jetbrains-security-advisory-av26-739