CVE-2026-40889 json
Frappe HR has Improper Access Control on Files
published 6mo ago modified 14d ago also EUVD-2026-24278
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 13%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- frappe frappe_hr 15.58.2, 16.4.2
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- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 6mo ago
Exploit prediction
0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- frappe hrms
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
-
github.com
/frappe/hrms/security/advisories/GHSA-6cg5-4q6m-vrgm
vendor-advisory
-
github.com
/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.2
release-notes
-
github.com
/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.2
release-notes
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-40889
- NVD CVE-2026-40889
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