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CVE-2026-64809

HIGH 8.4

Published 2026-07-23 · Last modified 2026-07-24

In JetBrains PhpStorm before 2026.2 arbitrary code execution was possible before granting project trust via the configured interpreter

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8.4), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.1%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 4th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8.4CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ⚠Access: Requires local access to the host
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Jetbrains

Products Phpstorm

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-829: Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
JetbrainsPhpstorm< 2026.2.0

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 8.4 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 8.4 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS