CVE-2026-23535
wlc Path traversal: Unsanitized API slugs in download command
Description
wlc is a Weblate command-line client using Weblate's REST API. Prior to 1.17.2, the multi-translation download could write to an arbitrary location when instructed by a crafted server. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.17.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 16, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 16, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Weblate command-line client to version 1.17.2.
- Ensure server responses are validated before file writing.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description wlc is a Weblate command-line client using Weblate's REST API. Prior to 1.17.2, the multi-translation download could write to an arbitrary location when instructed by a crafted server. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.17.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://github.com/WeblateOrg/wlc/commit/216e691c6e50abae97fe2e4e4f21501bf49a585f Added Reference https://github.com/WeblateOrg/wlc/pull/1128 Added Reference https://github.com/WeblateOrg/wlc/releases/tag/1.17.2 Added Reference https://github.com/WeblateOrg/wlc/security/advisories/GHSA-mmwx-79f6-67jg