CVE-2026-33212: Weblate is a web based localization tool

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-33212?

weblate: upgrade to 5.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-33212 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33212 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-33212 affect?

CVE-2026-33212 affects weblate. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the tasks API didn't verify user access for pending tasks. This could expose logs of in-progress operations to users who don't have access to given scope. The attacker nee

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-33212?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-33212 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.1) affecting weblate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the tasks API didn't verify user access for pending tasks. This could expose logs of in-progress operations to users who don't have access to given scope. The attacker needs to brute-force the random UUID of the task, so exploiting this is unlikely with the default API rate limits. This issue has been fixed in version 5.17.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.1 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2026-04-15
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: weblate

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-15 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weblate weblate UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.17

Fixed in: 5.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy weblate || rpm -q weblate || weblate --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade weblate

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade weblate

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-33212?

weblate: upgrade to 5.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-33212 being exploited?

CVE-2026-33212 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-33212 affect?

CVE-2026-33212 affects weblate. Severity is low (CVSS 3.1). Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the tasks API didn't verify user access for pending tasks. This could expose logs of in-progress operations to users who don't have access to given scope. The attacker nee

How urgent is CVE-2026-33212?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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