CVE-2026-40888

Frappe HR is an open-source human resources management solution (HRMS). Prior to versions 15.58.1 and 16.4.1, an authenticated user with default role can access unauthorized information by exploiting certain api endpoint. Versions 15.58.1 and 16.4.1 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.1	Release Notes
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.1	Release Notes
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/security/advisories/GHSA-4375-7rxj-9hfx	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:frappe:frappe_hr::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:frappe:frappe_hr::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-04-21 20:17

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:45

NVD link : CVE-2026-40888

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40888

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40888

JSON object : View

Products Affected

frappe

frappe_hr

CWE

CWE-284

Improper Access Control

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