CVE-2026-53914
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.11%
Last modified
CVE-2026-53914 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In JetBrains Kotlin before 2.4.20 code execution was possible via unsafe deserialization in the build cache metadata. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In JetBrains Kotlin before 2.4.20 code execution was possible via unsafe deserialization in the build cache metadata
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jetbrains | Kotlin | < 2.4.20 |
References
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-53914?
In JetBrains Kotlin before 2.4.20 code execution was possible via unsafe deserialization in the build cache metadata
How severe is CVE-2026-53914?
CVE-2026-53914 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53914?
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.
How Strix Helps
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