Description
In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18769 missing access control on Helpdesk authorized reporters exposed reporter email addresses
Published: 2026-09-07
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

JetBrains YouTrack suffers from a missing access control that allows authorized reporters to see the email addresses of other reporters. The weakness results in a moderate confidentiality impact, evidenced by a CVSS score of 4.3, and could lead to privacy violations or targeted social engineering.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects all JetBrains YouTrack Helpdesk installations prior to version 2026.2.18769, regardless of other configuration settings. Users of the Helpdesk module are exposed to this weakness.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score indicates moderate severity, while the EPSS score is not available and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalogue, suggesting a low to moderate likelihood of exploitation. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is a web‑based interaction with the Helpdesk interface where an authenticated user can request reporter information. No exploit has been reported, and the weakness requires only access to the Helpdesk portal, making the attack path relatively straightforward.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 7, 2026 at 17:23 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the JetBrains YouTrack 2026.2.18769 update or later to address the missing access control.
  • Verify Helpdesk configuration to ensure that reporter email disclosure is disabled or limited to necessary personnel.
  • Monitor user activity and email logs for unexpected disclosure of reporter emails; if any data exposure is detected, coordinate with JetBrains support for response procedures.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 7, 2026 at 17:23 UTC.

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History

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

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Title Helpdesk Unauthorized Access Exposes Reporter Emails in JetBrains YouTrack

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.2.18769 missing access control on Helpdesk authorized reporters exposed reporter email addresses
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


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Jetbrains Youtrack
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: JetBrains

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-07T16:26:47.519Z

Reserved: 2026-09-07T16:13:38.834Z

Link: CVE-2026-86496

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-07T17:17:27.987

Modified: 2026-09-07T17:17:27.987

Link: CVE-2026-86496

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Updated: 2026-09-07T17:45:17Z

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