CVE-2025-68279

Dec. 19, 2025, 6 p.m.

7.7
High

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.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References

https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/17331
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/17356
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/releases/tag/weblate-5.15.1
https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/security/advisories/GHSA-g925-f788-4jh7

Tags

security-advisories@github.com
2025-12-18
CVE-2025-68279

CVSS Score

7.7 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: CHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: NONE

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 18, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 19, 2025, 6 p.m.

Status : Undergoing Analysis

CVE is currently being analyzed by NVD staff, this process results in association of reference link tags, CVSS scores, CWE association, and CPE applicability statements.

More info

Source

security-advisories@github.com

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