In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2025.2, credentials disclosure was possible via remote reference. This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users are advised to update their software to mitigate potential risks.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| MEDIUM | 4.7 | CVE-2025-57727 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have network access to the affected IntelliJ IDEA instance and require user interaction to trigger the disclosure of credentials. This could be achieved through social engineering or by tricking the user into accessing a malicious link.
Affected Products
- IntelliJ IDEA: A popular integrated development environment (IDE) for Java and other programming languages, which is vulnerable to credential disclosure in versions prior to 2025.2.
Mitigation
Users should update their IntelliJ IDEA software to version 2025.2 or later to ensure that this vulnerability is patched. Regularly checking for updates and applying security patches is essential for maintaining software security.