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HIGH · 7.7

CVE-2026-34242

Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the ZIP download feature didn't verify downloaded files, potentially following symlinks outside the repository. This issue has bee...

Vulnerability Description

Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the ZIP download feature didn't verify downloaded files, potentially following symlinks outside the repository. This issue has been fixed in version 5.17.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WeblateWeblate< 5.17

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22CWE-59CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-34242?

CVE-2026-34242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the ZIP download feature didn't verify downloaded files, potentially following symlinks outside the repository. This issue has bee...

How severe is CVE-2026-34242?

CVE-2026-34242 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-34242?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Weblate Weblate.