CVE-2025-68269: Medium severity JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA vulnerability
Published Dec 16, 2025
·Updated
In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2025.3 missing confirmation allowed opening of untrusted remote projects over SSH
Affected Software
2 affected components
JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA<2025.3
JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA<2025.3
Event History
Dec 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68269?
The severity of CVE-2025-68269 has been classified as medium, due to its potential to allow untrusted remote project access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-68269?
To fix CVE-2025-68269, update JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA to version 2025.3 or later, which includes the necessary security improvements.
3
What impact does CVE-2025-68269 have on my system?
CVE-2025-68269 may allow an attacker to exploit untrusted remote projects opened over SSH, potentially compromising the user's environment.
4
Which versions of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA are affected by CVE-2025-68269?
CVE-2025-68269 affects all versions of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to 2025.3.
5
Does CVE-2025-68269 require user interaction for exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2025-68269 requires user interaction to open untrusted remote projects for exploitation to occur.