How severe is CVE-2025-68279?

CVE-2025-68279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-68279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-68279?

CVE-2025-68279 affects Weblate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-68279?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-68279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-68279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204420.

When was CVE-2025-68279 published?

CVE-2025-68279 was published on 2025-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-68279

CVE-2025-68279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Weblate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-204420
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Weblate
Published: 2025-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.15.1, it was possible to read arbitrary files from the server file system using crafted symbolic links in the repository. Version 5.15.1 fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-68279?: Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.15.1, it was possible to read arbitrary files from the server file system using crafted symbolic links in the repository. Version 5.15.1 fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2025-68279?: CVE-2025-68279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-68279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-68279?: CVE-2025-68279 affects Weblate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-68279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-68279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-68279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-204420.
When was CVE-2025-68279 published?: CVE-2025-68279 was published on 2025-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:weblate:weblate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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