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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Unauthenticated, network-reachable Helpdesk with no interaction yields full takeover of the targeted account (C/I/A:H); scope unchanged as impact stays within the application.
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CVSS VectorVendor: JetBrains
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In JetBrains YouTrack before 2025.3.161254, 2026.1.14042 improper authentication in YouTrack Helpdesk allowed unauthenticated account takeover via a self-asserted email address
AnalysisAI
Unauthenticated account takeover in JetBrains YouTrack's Helpdesk feature allows a remote attacker to hijack existing accounts by asserting a victim's email address without proving ownership of it. All YouTrack builds before 2025.3.161254 and 2026.1.14042 are affected. …
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| Exploitation | Requires that the YouTrack Helpdesk feature is enabled and network-reachable by the attacker, and that the attacker knows or guesses the email address of an existing target account to assert. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The provided CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H = 9.8) is internally consistent with the description: network-reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and full compromise of the targeted account (confidentiality, integrity, availability of that account's data). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Vendor-released patch: upgrade to YouTrack 2025.3.161254 or 2026.1.14042 (or later) - pick the fixed build matching your release line. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: Disable YouTrack Helpdesk or restrict network access to it as an interim protective measure. …
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External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today
EUVD-2026-72494
GHSA-w44j-qc22-m82h