CVE-2022-40978

Name: CVE-2022-40978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-19T16:15:12.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jetbrains	Intellij Idea	< 2022.2.2

References

https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory
https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40978?

The installer of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2.2 was vulnerable to EXE search order hijacking

How severe is CVE-2022-40978?

CVE-2022-40978 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40978?

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-2022-40978?

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Source: NVD / NIST