How severe is CVE-2026-34242?

CVE-2026-34242 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-2026-34242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-34242?

CVE-2026-34242 affects Weblate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-34242?

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-2026-34242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-34242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23003.

When was CVE-2026-34242 published?

CVE-2026-34242 was published on 2026-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-34242

CVE-2026-34242 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% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23003
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Weblate
Published: 2026-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 been fixed in version 5.17.
How severe is CVE-2026-34242?: CVE-2026-34242 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-2026-34242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-34242?: CVE-2026-34242 affects Weblate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-34242?: 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-2026-34242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-34242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23003.
When was CVE-2026-34242 published?: CVE-2026-34242 was published on 2026-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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