CVE-2026-33435

Weblate: Remote code execution during backup restoration

Published Apr 15, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the project backup didn't filter Git and Mercurial configuration files which could lead to remote code execution under certain circumstances. This issue has been fixed in version 5.17. If developers are unable to update immediately, they can limit the scope of the vulnerability by restricting access to the project backup, as it is only accessible to users who can create projects.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-558g-h753-6m33 Weblate: Remote code execution during backup restoration
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:weblate:weblate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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First Time appeared Weblate
Weblate weblate
Vendors & Products Weblate
Weblate weblate
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the project backup didn't filter Git and Mercurial configuration files which could lead to remote code execution under certain circumstances. This issue has been fixed in version 5.17. If developers are unable to update immediately, they can limit the scope of the vulnerability by restricting access to the project backup, as it is only accessible to users who can create projects.
Title Weblate: Remote code execution during backup restoration
Weaknesses CWE-23
CWE-434
CWE-94
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitHub_M
Published
Updated
Apr 15, 2026, 6:40 PM
Reserved
Mar 19, 2026, 6:45 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Apr 15, 2026, 7:16 PM
Modified
Oct 26, 2026, 10:10 PM