CVE-2026-123832: In JetBrains CLion before 2026.2 code execution was possible in Safe Mode via JSON compilation database
Noroxi assessment
Priority: Monitor (action score 38/100)
- The sources we track (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, GitHub) show no public exploit code or exploitation in the wild.
- Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.45% (FIRST EPSS).
- Anyone who can reach it over the internet can trigger it. No account or password is required. A user must open a link or visit a page. No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
- Fixed version: JetBrains CLion 2026.2.
Low priority for now. Upgrade to JetBrains CLion 2026.2 or later.
Generated automatically from the record's data: CVSS (NVD and CNA), CISA KEV and SSVC, FIRST EPSS, exploit sources, fixed versions. How we calculate it
Primary sources: NVD · CVE.org · FIRST EPSS
- Published
- Nov 6, 2026
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
- EPSS
- 0.4% · 39th percentile
- CWE
- CWE-829
Report tools
Action score
38
Low priority for now.
- CVSS
- 38 / 40 · 9.6 / 10
- CISA KEV
- 0 / 30 · Not listed
- EPSS
- 0 / 30 · 0.4%
CISA SSVC decision
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- total
Vulnrichment: CISA's decision-tree inputs.
CNA vs NVD score
- NVD
- —
- CNA · JetBrains
- 9.6
- NVD has not scored this yet; the score shown is the CNA’s.
The score given by the assigning authority versus NVD’s independent score. A gap means the severity is contested.
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Versions reported by the vendor
Affected version ranges reported by the assigning authority (JetBrains). Independent of NVD's CPE analysis and usually ahead of it.
JetBrains CLion
- before 2026.2affected · semver
Same product
jetbrains: all recordsOther highest-scoring records for the same primary product.
- CVE-2021-45977JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA 2021.3.1 Preview, IntelliJ IDEA 2021.3.1 RC, PyCharm Professional 2021.3.1 RC, GoLand 2021.3.1, PhpStorm 2021.3.1…39Monitor
- CVE-2026-123831In JetBrains CLion before 2026.2,
2026.1.4 code execution was possible in Safe Mode via Meson project settings38Monitor
- CVE-2026-123276In JetBrains CLion before 2026.3,
2026.2.4.1 code execution was possible in Safe Mode via a crafted GDB server debug profile31Monitor
Published before and after this one in the same product
- ← EarlierCVE-2026-123277Nov 6, 2026 · In JetBrains CLion before 2026.3,
2026.2.4.1 missing authentication allowed local users to obtain the debug session environment on Linux20Monitor
Remediation
Which version to upgrade to
Fix versions compiled from the vendor, package registries and Microsoft. Verify the vendor's note before upgrading.
| Product / package | Fixed version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| JetBrains CLion | 2026.2 | Vendor (CNA) |
Exploit status
No known public exploit
No public exploit has been observed yet. That doesn't mean you're safe, only that the bar is a little higher.
Research context
For pentesters and researchers: attack profile, score disagreement, timeline, patch commits, credits, variant and chain candidates, bug bounty scope. All derived from existing data; no exploit code.
Timeline
From publication to today: proof of concept, Metasploit module, CISA KEV and fix record. Dates are as reported by the sources.
- Published
- Fix recordedsame day
- TodayNov 13, 2026+7 d
FIRST EPSS daily score; only changes of 0.01 or more are recorded (step chart).
Variant candidates
Same product, same weakness class, within 18 months. If the patch missed the root cause, the sibling bug is here.
- CVE-2026-1238310 days apartIn JetBrains CLion before 2026.2,
2026.1.4 code execution was possible in Safe Mode via Meson project settings38Monitor
- CVE-2026-1232760 days apartIn JetBrains CLion before 2026.3,
2026.2.4.1 code execution was possible in Safe Mode via a crafted GDB server debug profile31Monitor
Not on record for this CVE: patch commit or PR link · researcher credit · public bounty program.
Technical details
Attack conditions
- Anyone who can reach it over the internet can trigger it.
- No account or password is required.
- A user must open a link or visit a page.
- No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
If successful
- Confidentiality
- high · data can be read
- Integrity
- high · data or configuration can be modified
- Availability
- high · the service can be disrupted
Impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component (scope changes).
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
Weakness class (CWE)
CWE-829 · Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control SphereCVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvd-secondary
Attack context
MITRE CAPEC attack patterns and ATT&CK techniques for this weakness class (CWE). A starting point for detection rules and threat hunting.
Attack patterns (CAPEC)
- Code InclusionCAPEC-175likelihood: Medium · Very High
- Serialized Data External LinkingCAPEC-201likelihood: High · High
- DTD InjectionCAPEC-228Medium
- Local Code InclusionCAPEC-251Medium
- PHP Local File InclusionCAPEC-252Medium
- Remote Code InclusionCAPEC-253
- Force Use of Corrupted FilesCAPEC-263Medium
- Open-Source Library ManipulationCAPEC-538likelihood: Low · High
ATT&CK techniques
- Process InjectionT1055
- Browser ExtensionsT1176
- Supply Chain Compromise: Software Dependencies and Development ToolsT1195.001
- Server Software Component: IIS ComponentsT1505.004
- Server Software Component: Terminal Services DLLT1505.005
- Hijack Execution Flow: Dynamic Linker HijackingT1574.006
- Hijack Execution Flow: KernelCallbackTableT1574.013
- Reflective Code LoadingT1620
Change log (2)
- Exploit maturity— → none
- Fix✗ → ✓
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References
Vendor advisories and official records. Exploit/PoC links are deliberately left out.