CVE-2024-27198
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitIn JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.11.4 authentication bypass allowing to perform admin actions was possible
Published Mar 4, 2024 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-27198 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting TeamCity (Jetbrains).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 5, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including TeamCity 2023.11.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
In JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.11.4 authentication bypass allowing to perform admin actions was possible
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 7, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TeamCityJetbrains | See advisory | 2023.11.4 |
Patched Releases
TeamCity
2023.11.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 4, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 5, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 5, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 7, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 7, 2024
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
References
- advisoryhttps://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/jetbrains-teamcity-mass-exploitation-underway-rogue-accounts-thrive
- advisoryhttps://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
In JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.11.4 authentication bypass allowing to perform admin actions was possible
Affected: TeamCity (Jetbrains). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 5, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 7, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 28, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including TeamCity 2023.11.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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