CVE-2026-21889: WeblateOrg weblate · Improper Access Control
Affects WeblateOrg weblateSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.3 Low : upgrade to 5.15.2 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.2
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade weblate and weblateorg/weblate to 5.15.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WeblateOrgweblate | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubweblateorg/weblatepkg:github/weblateorg/weblateOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately upgrade Weblate installations to version 5.15.2 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, administrators should restrict HTTP access to the directory or endpoint serving screenshot images using web server configuration (e.g., access control lists, IP whitelisting, or authentication requirements). Implementing strong filename randomization or obfuscation can reduce the risk of successful filename guessing. Regularly audit web server logs for suspicious access attempts to screenshot resources. Additionally, organizations should review their localization project data to assess the sensitivity of exposed screenshots and consider removing or redacting sensitive images. Incorporating access control policies and secure coding practices in localization tools will help prevent similar issues in the future.
Description
Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to 5.15.2, the screenshot images were served directly by the HTTP server without proper access control. This could allow an unauthenticated user to access screenshots after guessing their filename. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.15.2.