CVE-2026-59792 Path traversal in IntelliJ IDEA

Critical 9.6 Published 10 Jul 2026 Updated 14 Jul 2026

Attackers can achieve code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-59792?

CVE-2026-59792 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Jetbrains Intellij Idea, published on 10 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 code execution via path traversal in project workspace ID handling was possible

Weakness: CWE-23

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-59792?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jetbrains Intellij Idea.

How do I fix CVE-2026-59792?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-59792 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-59792 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-59792 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6f7v-4c46-hrp4.