CVE-2026-108732: Missing Authorization in frappe hrms
Description
Frappe HR (hrms) before 16.11.0, including all 14.x and 15.x releases through 15.64.3, contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the whitelisted get_account_and_amount method that lets authenticated users read payroll amounts. Attackers without HR roles can call the method over /api/method with enumerable Salary Slip or claim document names to disclose other employees' net pay and loan, advance, and claim balances.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
frappe
hrms
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-108732 is a missing authorization vulnerability in Frappe HRMS prior to version 16.11.0. The vulnerability exists in the get_account_and_amount method, which is whitelisted and accessible via the /api/method endpoint. Authenticated users lacking HR roles can exploit this to enumerate Salary Slip or claim document names and retrieve sensitive payroll information such as net pay, loan, advance, and claim balances of other employees. This affects all versions from initial releases up to but not including 16.11.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of sensitive payroll financial data to authenticated users who do not have HR privileges. This can lead to privacy violations and potential misuse of employee financial information. There is no indication of privilege escalation or remote code execution. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the API endpoint and review user role assignments to minimize exposure. Monitor for updates from the vendor regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-11T01:52:47.743Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acb85c02cdf04f656d09a1d
Added to database: 10/11/2026, 12:49:04 UTC
Last enriched: 10/11/2026, 13:04:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/11/2026, 21:33:18 UTC
Views: 11
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