CVE-2026-22250: WeblateOrg wlc · Improper Certificate Validation
Affects WeblateOrg wlcSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.5 Low : upgrade to 1.17.0 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.17.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade wlc and weblateorg/wlc to 1.17.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WeblateOrgwlc | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubweblateorg/wlcpkg:github/weblateorg/wlcOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
The definitive mitigation is to upgrade the wlc client to version 1.17.0 or later, where proper SSL certificate validation is enforced for all URLs. Organizations should audit their deployment of wlc to identify any instances running vulnerable versions. Additionally, enforcing network segmentation and strict access controls can reduce the risk of MitM attacks within internal networks. Using VPNs or encrypted tunnels for remote access to Weblate servers can further protect API communications. Monitoring for unusual network activity or unexpected certificate warnings can help detect attempted exploitation. Finally, educating users about the risks of interacting with untrusted URLs or networks when using wlc can reduce the chance of successful attacks requiring user interaction.
Description
wlc is a Weblate command-line client using Weblate's REST API. Prior to 1.17.0, the SSL verification would be skipped for some crafted URLs. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.17.0.