Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a low-severity IntelliJ IDEA issue where a local user could potentially trigger code execution through a Vagrant executable path before version 2022.2. The available evidence points to developer workstations rather than internet-facing systems. Business urgency is limited, but outdated IDEs should still be removed from managed environments.
Executive priority
Treat as routine developer endpoint hygiene, not an emergency response item. Prioritize remediation where developers handle sensitive code, credentials, production access, or signing materials on outdated IntelliJ IDEA installations.
Technical view
CVE-2022-37009 is classified as CWE-94 in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.2. CVSS 3.1 is 3.9 with local access, high complexity, low privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and no availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on developer or build workstations running IntelliJ IDEA versions before 2022.2, especially where Vagrant tooling is installed or configured. The CVE does not describe a remotely reachable service exposure.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not identify public exploitation, proof-of-concept activity, or inclusion in CISA KEV. Exploitation is described as local, requires privileges and user interaction, and has high complexity, which materially lowers urgency.
Researcher notes
Public details are sparse beyond the CVE description, CVSS vector, CWE-94 classification, and JetBrains fixed-issues reference. Do not assume remote exploitability, affected JetBrains products beyond IntelliJ IDEA, or active exploitation without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade IntelliJ IDEA to version 2022.2 or later.
- Review JetBrains fixed-issues guidance for any product-specific notes.
- Remove or restrict outdated IntelliJ IDEA installations on managed endpoints.
- Confirm Vagrant-related developer tooling follows approved installation and trust controls.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IntelliJ IDEA versions across developer workstations and build hosts.
- Flag any IntelliJ IDEA installation older than 2022.2.
- Check whether Vagrant tooling is installed on affected systems.
- Verify upgraded systems report IntelliJ IDEA 2022.2 or later.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Low
- CVSS
- 3.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N0.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.9LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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