Vulnerability Description
In JetBrains Toolbox App before 3.9.1 and 3.8.2; IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.3 and 2026.2.4, the jetbrainsd daemon trusted compromised intermediate certificates
CVSS Score
9.0
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.jetbrains.com/security/2026/10/compromised-emudhra-certificates-ide
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2083449
- https://emudhra.com/en/post/certificate-security-incident
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-118697?
CVE-2026-118697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). In JetBrains Toolbox App before 3.9.1 and 3.8.2; IntelliJ IDEA before 2026.3 and 2026.2.4, the jetbrainsd daemon trusted compromised intermediate certificates
How severe is CVE-2026-118697?
CVE-2026-118697 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118697?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.