CVE-2026-44264

Description

Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to version 5.17.1, the Markdown renderer used in user comments and other user-provided content didn't properly sanitize some attributes. This issue has been patched in version 5.17.1.

CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0001

Probability of exploitation

0.01%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-80 CWE-80

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
weblate	weblate	< 5.17.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/commit/85abc9df88b7464f4c0e794aef752e45f4230f75 https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/pull/19259 https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/security/advisories/GHSA-5cmv-3rc4-7279

Other References

https://github.com/WeblateOrg/weblate/releases/tag/weblate-5.17.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44264? +

Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to version 5.17.1, the Markdown renderer used in user comments and other user-provided content didn't properly sanitize some attributes. This issue has been patched in version 5.17.1. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-44264? +

CVE-2026-44264 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0001, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-44264? +

CVE-2026-44264 affects products from weblate, specifically: weblate. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-44264? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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