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Critical Authentication Bypass in JetBrains Hub (CVE-2026-50242)

Critical Authentication Bypass in JetBrains Hub (CVE-2026-50242)

First seen 20 Jun 2026, 20:20 UTC

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ThreatCluster June 21, 2026 at 20:03 UTC
  • CVE-2026-50242 allows authentication bypass in multiple JetBrains Hub versions.
  • The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating critical severity.
  • Immediate updates are recommended to prevent potential administrative access.

CVE-2026-50242, published on June 19, 2026, reveals a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in JetBrains Hub versions prior to 2026.1.13757, 2025.3.148033, 2025.2.148048, 2025.1.148120, 2024.3.148430, and 2024.2.148429. This flaw allows attackers to gain administrative access through direct database access, posing severe risks to affected systems. The vulnerability has been classified with a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating its critical nature and the urgent need for remediation. Organizations using the affected versions are advised to update immediately to mitigate the risk of exploitation. The advisory has been released by GitHub, highlighting the urgency of the situation. As of now, there are no reports of active exploitation, but the potential for severe impact remains high.

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2026-06-19
CVE-2026-50242 published
JetBrains Hub vulnerability disclosed, allowing authentication bypass via direct database access.
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2026-06-20
Critical risk assessment issued
CVE-2026-50242 classified as a catastrophic security flaw demanding immediate intervention.
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