LibreTranslate vulnerability

What happened

LibreTranslate through 1.9.6 omits the access_check decorator from the download_file route, allowing unauthenticated access to translated files. Attackers can bypass API key requirements and abuse ban lists to download files without authentication on protected instances.

Affected versions

LibreTranslate: 0 through 1.9.6 (semver) Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

• Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
• Review affected product exposure and access logs.