Path Traversal in Weblate
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.004 (28.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Weblate
- Weblateorg Weblate — versions < 5.15.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-68279?
- CVE-2025-68279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Weblate, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2025-12-18.
- How severe is CVE-2025-68279?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.