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CVE-2026-75057 JetBrains CVE debrief

CVE-2026-75057 debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-17T16:17:52.880Z and has not been modified since then. This vulnerability affects JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA versions before 2026.1.5, allowing git credentials to be written in plaintext to the IDE log. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.2 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. Defenders and administrators responsible for IntelliJ IDEA deployments should assess exposure and verify version 2026.1.5 or later is used.

Vendor
JetBrains
Product
IntelliJ IDEA
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.2
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-17
Original CVE updated
2026-09-11
Advisory published
2026-08-17
Advisory updated
2026-09-11

Who should care

Defenders and administrators responsible for IntelliJ IDEA deployments should assess exposure and verify version 2026.1.5 or later is used. This includes reviewing logs for plaintext git credentials and prioritizing updates to version 2026.1.5 or later. Security teams and vulnerability management teams should also be aware of this vulnerability and its potential impact on their organizations.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-75057 requires verification of exposure in IntelliJ IDEA deployments, review of logs for plaintext git credentials, and prioritization of updating to version 2026.1.5 or later.

  • Verification of affected versions and exposure is required
  • Potential exposure of sensitive git credentials in IDE logs
  • Need to review logs for plaintext git credentials
  • Prioritization of updating to version 2026.1.5 or later

Technical summary

JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.1.5 writes git credentials in plaintext to the IDE log, potentially exposing sensitive information. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.2 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. The vulnerability affects IntelliJ IDEA deployments, and defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, reviewing logs for plaintext git credentials, and ensuring version 2026.1.5 or later is used.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in IntelliJ IDEA deployments, reviewing logs for plaintext git credentials, and ensuring version 2026.1.5 or later is used.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify IntelliJ IDEA version and update to 2026.1.5 or later if necessary
  • Review IDE logs for plaintext git credentials
  • Assess exposure in IntelliJ IDEA deployments

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, but verification of affected versions and exposure is required. Evidence from the CVE Program record and NVD detail page indicates that the vulnerability allows git credentials to be written in plaintext to the IDE log in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before version 2026.1.5. Defenders should verify exposure in IntelliJ IDEA deployments, review logs for plaintext git credentials, and ensure version 2026.1.5 or later is used.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-75057 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-75057

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-75057 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-75057

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.