JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA Improper Access Control Vulnerability Allowing Code With Me Guests to Discover Hidden Files

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to version 2025.2 allows guests in the Code With Me feature to access and discover hidden files due to improper access control.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized file disclosure.

Remediation

Users can update to JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA version 2025.2 or later to address this vulnerability.

Added: Aug 20, 2025, 10:25 AM
Updated: Aug 20, 2025, 10:25 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.7
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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