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Weblate CVE-2026-24126

MEDIUM
Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') (CWE-88)
2026-02-19 security-advisories@github.com GHSA-33fm-6gp7-4p47
6.6
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Argument sanitization
Impact

CVSS 6.6 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: High. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to an argument injection to ssh-add.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Weblate versions up to 5.16.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to an argument injection to ssh-add (CVSS 6.6).

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

Affected Packages

pypi weblate fix: 5.16, 5.16.0

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in pypi

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Technical ContextAI · show details

affects Weblate. Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to 5.16.0, the SSH management console did not validate the passed input while adding the SSH host key, which could lead to an argument injection to ssh-add. Version 5.16.0 fixes the issue. As a workaround, properly limit access to the management console.

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Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY 6.6 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
SUSE MEDIUM

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Feb 19, 2026 - 18:34 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 19, 2026 - 00:16 nvd
MEDIUM 6.6

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Weblate is a web based localization tool. Prior to 5.16.0, the SSH management console did not validate the passed input while adding the SSH host key, which could lead to an argument injection to ssh-add. Version 5.16.0 fixes the issue. As a workaround, properly limit access to the management console.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Organizations using Weblate should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2026-24126 rated CVSS 6.6. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 96% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

33
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +33
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Affected Products (CPE)GitHub Advisory

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Vendor StatusVendor

SUSE

Severity: Medium

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