CVE-2020-27623: High severity jetbrains vim vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2020
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Updated

JetBrains IdeaVim before version 0.58 might have caused an information leak in limited circumstances.

Affected Software

1 affected component
JetBrains IdeaVim<0.58

Event History

Nov 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27623?

CVE-2020-27623 has been classified as a low severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-27623?

To mitigate CVE-2020-27623, it is recommended to update JetBrains IdeaVim to version 0.58 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2020-27623 have on users?

CVE-2020-27623 may result in an information leak under specific conditions, potentially exposing sensitive information.

4

Which versions of JetBrains IdeaVim are affected by CVE-2020-27623?

Versions of JetBrains IdeaVim prior to 0.58 are affected by CVE-2020-27623.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2020-27623?

As of now, there are no widely known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2020-27623.

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