CVE-2021-25756

Name: CVE-2021-25756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-03T16:15:14.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25756 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2020.2, HTTP links were used for several remote repositories instead of HTTPS.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2020.2, HTTP links were used for several remote repositories instead of HTTPS.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jetbrains	Intellij Idea	< 2020.2

References

https://blog.jetbrains.comProduct
https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/02/03/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q4-2020/Vendor Advisory
https://blog.jetbrains.comProduct
https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/02/03/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q4-2020/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25756?

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2020.2, HTTP links were used for several remote repositories instead of HTTPS.

How severe is CVE-2021-25756?

CVE-2021-25756 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25756?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST