CVE-2026-33435 | Weblate: Remote code execution during backup restoration

Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.17, the project backup didn't filter Git and Mercurial configuration files which could lead to remote code execution under certain circumstances. This issue has been fixed in version 5.17. If developers are unable to update immediately, they can limit the scope of the vulnerability by restricting access to the project backup, as it is only accessible to users who can create projects.

Published: 2026-04-15 Last update: 2026-04-21 Assigner: [email protected] Source: [email protected]
NVD Status：Analyzed，CVE State: published
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CVE-2026-33435 is rated Moderate Risk (42/100): CVSS High severity, with low exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.11%). Review affected assets and schedule remediation.

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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2026-33435

EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).

# Date Old EPSS score New EPSS score Delta (New - Old)
1 2026-04-21 0.33% 0.11% -0.21%
2 2026-04-16 — 0.33% —

Full EPSS history (2 records total)

Common vulnerability scoring system (CVSS) metrics for CVE-2026-33435

CVSS metrics for this CVE.

Base score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Impact Score source
8.0 3.1 HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Click to expand
Attack vector (AV:N)
Could be attacked over the internet or any normal routed network—not just someone sitting at the machine.
Attack complexity (AC:H)
Even with access, the exploit needs extra luck, timing, or a fussy environment to actually work.
Privileges required (PR:H)
They need powerful rights—admin, root, or similar—before this pays off.
User interaction (UI:N)
Nobody has to click “OK” or open a trap file; it can work without a victim helping.
Scope (S:C)
Breaking this can reach past the original component and bite other resources—bigger blast radius.
Confidentiality (C:H)
Serious risk that confidential data gets exposed in a big way.
Integrity (I:H)
They could widely tamper with or forge data—trust in the data is badly hurt.
Availability (A:H)
Could take the service down hard or make it unusable for people who depend on it.
 1.3 6.0 [email protected]

Weakness enumeration for CVE-2026-33435

GitHub Security Advisory for CVE-2026-33435

GHSA-558g-h753-6m33 · Severity: high · Ecosystem: pip — Weblate: Remote code execution during backup restoration

OS Trackers for CVE-2026-33435

vendor priority summary link
suse high — https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33435/

Affected software / configurations for CVE-2026-33435

Vendor Product Version Raw CPE
weblate weblate < 5.17 cpe:2.3:a:weblate:weblate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

References for CVE-2026-33435

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