Description
In JetBrains Hub before 2026.2.52366 missing authorisation allowed authenticated users to send arbitrary emails from the server's trusted address
Published: 2026-09-30
Score: 7.7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Email spoofing via server trusted address
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

In JetBrains Hub versions prior to 2026.2.52366 a missing authorization check permitted any authenticated user to send emails from the server’s trusted address. This flaw can be abused to dispatch arbitrary emails that appear to come from the organization, facilitating phishing and spam campaigns. The vulnerability is classified as CWE‑862, reflecting improper authorization checks, and it undermines the integrity and trustworthiness of the organization’s communications.

Affected Systems

Vulnerable installations are JetBrains Hub running any release earlier than 2026.2.52366. The issue applies to all versions lacking the patch referenced in JetBrains’ privacy‑and‑security update notes; operators should verify their Hub version and apply the update if they are within the affected range.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 7.7, the flaw carries a high risk rating. Although no EPSS score is presently available, the exploitation path is straightforward for authenticated users, who only need valid Hub credentials to trigger the vulnerability. The flaw is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog; nevertheless its ability to enable email spoofing presents a significant threat that warrants immediate attention.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 16:49 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade JetBrains Hub to version 2026.2.52366 or later as outlined in JetBrains’ privacy‑security release notes.
  • If an upgrade cannot be performed immediately, constrain the email‑sending capability to administrators or system roles, disabling it for regular user accounts.
  • Enable audit logging for outbound email activity and configure alerts for anomalous message volume or suspicious content to detect potential abuse.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 30, 2026 at 16:49 UTC.

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History

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:hub:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Jetbrains
Jetbrains hub
Vendors & Products Jetbrains
Jetbrains hub

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Unauthorized Email Sending via Trusted Address

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In JetBrains Hub before 2026.2.52366 missing authorisation allowed authenticated users to send arbitrary emails from the server's trusted address
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: JetBrains

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-30T15:48:39.223Z

Reserved: 2026-09-25T17:02:06.924Z

Link: CVE-2026-100266

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-30T16:16:57.707

Modified: 2026-10-02T16:47:10.860

Link: CVE-2026-100266

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-01T00:15:14Z

Weaknesses