CVE-2026-42150: wlc: print_html outputs API data without HTML escaping, enabling stored XSS

Published May 8, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Weblate wlc<2.0.0
Weblate wlc<2.0.0

Event History

May 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-42150?

The severity of CVE-2026-42150 is considered high due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-42150?

To fix CVE-2026-42150, upgrade to Weblate wlc version 2.0.0 or later, which includes the necessary HTML escaping.

3

What does CVE-2026-42150 affect?

CVE-2026-42150 affects Weblate wlc versions prior to 2.0.0, using the Weblate REST API for HTML output.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-42150?

CVE-2026-42150 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that occurs due to improper HTML escaping.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-42150?

Users and organizations utilizing Weblate wlc versions before 2.0.0 are at risk from CVE-2026-42150.

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