CVE-2026-42150
CWE-79Published: May 8, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026
Official Description
wlc is a Weblate command-line client using Weblate's REST API. Prior to version 2.0.0, the HTML output format in wlc embeds API response data into HTML without escaping, allowing cross-site scripting when the output is rendered in a browser. This issue has been patched in version 2.0.0.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-42150 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-42150 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts