CVE-2026-123849
JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA Remote Code Execution via Terraform File Watchers
Description
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.3 code execution was possible in untrusted projects via the Terraform File Watchers
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 6, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 6, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 547ada31-17d8-4964-bc5f-1b8238ba8014 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IntelliJ IDEA to version 2026.3 or later.
- Disable Terraform File Watchers for untrusted projects.
- Review project security settings.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-123849.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-123849 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-123849
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-123849 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.3 code execution was possible in untrusted projects via the Terraform File Watchers Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-829 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/123xxx/CVE-2026-123849.json">CVE-2026-123849</a> Added Reference https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-123849', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-11-06T16:40:29.930347Z'}