CVE-2023-51655

Summary

CVE-2023-51655 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that affects JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA prior to version 2023.3.2. Hackers can exploit this flaw by introducing a malicious plugin repository in the project configuration while working in Untrusted Project mode. This allows them to execute code on the targeted system without proper authorization. This vulnerability poses a significant threat to users who work with unverified plugins, as it can lead to serious security breaches. IntelliJ IDEA users are advised to update their software to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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