Vulnerability Description
Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to version 5.17.1, an authenticated user with project.add permission (default on hosted Weblate SaaS and for any user holding an active billing/trial plan) can import a crafted project backup ZIP whose components/<name>.json contains an attacker-chosen repo URL pointing at a private address (e.g. http://127.0.0.1:9999/) or using a non-allow-listed scheme (e.g. file://, git://). Weblate persists the component via Component.objects.bulk_create([component])[0], which bypasses Django's full_clean() and therefore never runs the validate_repo_url validator. The URL is subsequently written verbatim into .git/config by configure_repo(pull=False). This issue has been patched in version 5.17.1.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Weblate | Weblate | < 5.17.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/commit/e1eff1f517c1ee315d69581910baaabb724Patch
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/commit/e4b67a76d95d5165ecb9937f7485fd79223Patch
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/19061Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/19062Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/releases/tag/weblate-5.17.1Release Notes
- https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/security/advisories/GHSA-cwcx-382v-8m9gPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-41654?
CVE-2026-41654 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to version 5.17.1, an authenticated user with project.add permission (default on hosted Weblate SaaS and for any user holding an active billing/trial pl...
How severe is CVE-2026-41654?
CVE-2026-41654 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-41654?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Weblate Weblate.