CVE-2026-65908: High severity JetBrains PyCharm vulnerability
Published Jul 23, 2026
·Updated
In JetBrains PyCharm before 2026.1.4, 2026.2 arbitrary code execution via malicious Python executable was possible on untrusted project open
Affected Software
2 affected components
JetBrains PyCharm<2026.1.4
JetBrains PyCharm<2026.1.4
Event History
Jul 23, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-65908?
The severity of CVE-2026-65908 is classified as high with a score of 8.6.
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How does CVE-2026-65908 affect JetBrains PyCharm?
CVE-2026-65908 allows arbitrary code execution via malicious Python executables when untrusted projects are opened in JetBrains PyCharm.
3
What versions of JetBrains PyCharm are affected by CVE-2026-65908?
CVE-2026-65908 affects JetBrains PyCharm versions prior to 2026.1.4 and 2026.2.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-65908?
To fix CVE-2026-65908, upgrade JetBrains PyCharm to version 2026.1.4 or later.
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What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-65908?
CVE-2026-65908 has a risk level of 70, indicating significant potential impact to affected systems.