Is CVE-2023-51655 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51655 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51655 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51655 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51655?

CVE-2023-51655 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51655

CWE-349Published: December 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2023.3.2 code execution was possible in Untrusted Project mode via a malicious plugin repository specified in the project configuration

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-51655 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.