CVE-2026-44264: Weblate is a web based localization tool

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44264?

weblate: upgrade to 5.17.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-44264 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44264 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-2026-44264 affect?

CVE-2026-44264 affects weblate. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to version 5.17.1, the Markdown renderer used in user comments and other user-provided content didn't properly sanitize some attributes. This issue has been patched in version 5.17.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-44264?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44264 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) 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. Prior to version 5.17.1, the Markdown renderer used in user comments and other user-provided content didn't properly sanitize some attributes. This issue has been patched in version 5.17.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-80
Published	2026-05-07
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

2026-05-07 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weblate weblate UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.17.1

Fixed in: 5.17.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.17.1 (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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44264?

weblate: upgrade to 5.17.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44264 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44264 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-2026-44264 affect?

CVE-2026-44264 affects weblate. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to version 5.17.1, the Markdown renderer used in user comments and other user-provided content didn't properly sanitize some attributes. This issue has been patched in version 5.17.1.

How urgent is CVE-2026-44264?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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