CVE-2026-50242: JetBrains Hub authentication bypass leading to administrative access

CVE-2026-50242 · Severity: critical · CVSS 10 · Published 2026-06-19

JetBrains Hub, a central authentication and authorization service for JetBrains team tools, contains a critical vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to bypass security checks. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can gain full administrative control over the system without needing a password. This could lead to the total compromise of user accounts, sensitive project data, and the integrity of the development environment.

Technologies: Jetbrains Hub. Vendors: Jetbrains.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-50242 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-50242 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-50242?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 10, published 19 June 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Jetbrains Hub before 2026.1.13757, 2025.3.148033, 2025.2.148048, 2025.1.148120, 2024.3.148430, 2024.2.148429.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-50242?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-50242 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-50242?
Check whether you run Jetbrains Hub at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in JetBrains Hub due to missing authentication for critical functions (CWE-306). The flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain administrative access by leveraging direct database access mechanisms. With a CVSS score of 10.0, the vulnerability is highly exploitable over the network with no user interaction required. Successful exploitation results in a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The issue is fixed in versions 2026.1.13757, 2025.3.148033, 2025.2.148048, 2025.1.148120, 2024.3.148430, and 2024.2.148429.

Affected products

  • JetBrains Hub before 2026.1.13757, 2025.3.148033, 2025.2.148048, 2025.1.148120, 2024.3.148430, 2024.2.148429

Timeline

  • 2026-06-19: disclosed
  • 2026-06-19: advisory

References

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