CVE-2020-27623

Name: CVE-2020-27623
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-16T16:15:15.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27623 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. JetBrains IdeaVim before version 0.58 might have caused an information leak in limited circumstances.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

JetBrains IdeaVim before version 0.58 might have caused an information leak in limited circumstances.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jetbrains	Ideavim	< 0.58

References

https://blog.jetbrains.comVendor Advisory
https://blog.jetbrains.com/2020/11/16/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q3-2020/Vendor Advisory
https://blog.jetbrains.comVendor Advisory
https://blog.jetbrains.com/2020/11/16/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q3-2020/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27623?

JetBrains IdeaVim before version 0.58 might have caused an information leak in limited circumstances.

How severe is CVE-2020-27623?

CVE-2020-27623 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27623?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-27623?

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Source: NVD / NIST