{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/intellij-idea/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["IntelliJ IDEA"],"_cs_severities":["medium"],"_cs_tags":["vulnerability","jetbrains","intellij-idea"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["JetBrains"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn April 30, 2026, JetBrains released a security advisory addressing a vulnerability in IntelliJ IDEA. The vulnerability affects IntelliJ IDEA versions prior to 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1, and 2026.1.1. This vulnerability requires users and administrators to update their IntelliJ IDEA installations to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks. The advisory highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date software to prevent exploitation by malicious actors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker identifies a vulnerable IntelliJ IDEA instance running an outdated version (e.g., 2024.3.6).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious project or plugin targeting the identified vulnerability.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker lures a developer into opening the malicious project or installing the malicious plugin.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe malicious project or plugin executes arbitrary code within the IntelliJ IDEA environment.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe code gains access to sensitive information, such as credentials, API keys, or source code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker uses the stolen credentials to access internal systems or cloud resources.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker exfiltrates sensitive data or implants malware for persistence.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, including source code, credentials, and internal systems. This could result in data breaches, intellectual property theft, and potential supply chain attacks. The impact is significant for organizations relying on IntelliJ IDEA for software development, potentially affecting thousands of developers and their projects.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA to the latest version (2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1 and 2026.1.1 or later) to patch the vulnerability as recommended by \u003ca href=\"https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/\"\u003eJetBrains advisory\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement strict plugin review processes to prevent the installation of malicious plugins in IntelliJ IDEA.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor network traffic originating from IntelliJ IDEA processes for suspicious activity indicative of data exfiltration.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-01T17:09:46Z","date_published":"2026-05-01T17:09:46Z","id":"/briefs/2026-05-jetbrains-intellij-idea-vuln/","summary":"A vulnerability exists in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions prior to 2024.3.7.1, 2025.1.7.1, 2025.2.6.2, 2025.3.4.1 and 2026.1.1, requiring users to update to the latest versions.","title":"JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-jetbrains-intellij-idea-vuln/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Intellij-Idea","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}