CVE-2026-40889

Frappe HR is an open-source human resources management solution (HRMS). Prior to versions 15.58.2 and 16.4.2, authenticated users can access unauthorized files by exploiting certain api endpoint. Versions 15.58.2 and 16.4.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

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/v15.58.2	Release Notes
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.2	Release Notes
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/security/advisories/GHSA-6cg5-4q6m-vrgm	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-2026-40889

Mitre link : CVE-2026-40889

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-40889

JSON object : View

Products Affected

frappe

frappe_hr

CWE

CWE-284

Improper Access Control

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