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CVE-2026-65908

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Description

In JetBrains PyCharm before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 arbitrary code execution via malicious Python executable was possible on untrusted project open

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.6 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-07-23 13:16:31.983000
Last modified
2026-10-24 13:10:00.147000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-65908",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-07-23T13:16:31.983",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-24T13:10:00.147",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
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      "value": "In JetBrains PyCharm before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 arbitrary code execution via malicious Python executable was possible on untrusted project open"
    },
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      "lang": "es",
      "value": "En JetBrains PyCharm antes de 2026.1.4, 2026.2, la ejecución de código arbitrario mediante un ejecutable Python malicioso era posible al abrir un proyecto no confiable."
    }
  ],
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    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
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          "defaultStatus": "unaffected",
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              "versionType": "semver",
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            }
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        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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          "baseScore": 8.6,
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          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "userInteraction": "REQUIRED",
          "scope": "CHANGED",
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  "references": [
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      "url": "https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/",
      "source": "[email protected]",
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        "Vendor Advisory"
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}