CVE-2025-68279
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Arbitrary File Read via Symlinks in Weblate Before

Publication date: 2025-12-18

Last updated on: 2025-12-18

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
Weblate is a web based localization tool. In versions prior to 5.15.1, it was possible to read arbitrary files from the server file system using crafted symbolic links in the repository. Version 5.15.1 fixes the issue.
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Published
2025-12-18
Last Modified
2025-12-18
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-68279
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weblate weblate *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
CWE-59 The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Weblate versions prior to 5.15.1 allows an attacker to read arbitrary files from the server's file system by using crafted symbolic links in the repository. This means an attacker can potentially access sensitive files that should not be accessible through the application.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored on the server, which could include configuration files, credentials, or other private data. This can compromise the security of the system and potentially lead to further attacks.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Weblate to version 5.15.1 or later, as this version fixes the arbitrary file read vulnerability caused by crafted symbolic links in the repository.

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