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
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
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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