CVE-2026-40889: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in frappe hrms
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Frappe HRMS, an open-source human resources management system, contains an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) identified as CVE-2026-40889. This flaw allows authenticated users to access files they are not authorized to view by exploiting a specific API endpoint. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 15.58.2 and 16.4.2. The vendor has released patched versions 15.58.2 and 16.4.2 that remediate this issue. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability, and it has not been reported as exploited in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users to read unauthorized files, leading to a confidentiality breach. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected Frappe HRMS installations to version 15.58.2 or 16.4.2 or later to apply the official patch. No workarounds are available, so patching is the only effective mitigation. Monitor vendor advisories for any further updates.
CVE-2026-40889: CWE-284: Improper Access Control in frappe hrms
Description
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
Frappe HRMS, an open-source human resources management system, contains an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) identified as CVE-2026-40889. This flaw allows authenticated users to access files they are not authorized to view by exploiting a specific API endpoint. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 15.58.2 and 16.4.2. The vendor has released patched versions 15.58.2 and 16.4.2 that remediate this issue. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability, and it has not been reported as exploited in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users to read unauthorized files, leading to a confidentiality breach. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (medium severity), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade affected Frappe HRMS installations to version 15.58.2 or 16.4.2 or later to apply the official patch. No workarounds are available, so patching is the only effective mitigation. Monitor vendor advisories for any further updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-15T16:37:22.766Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e7d78519fe3cd2cdf5b325
Added to database: 4/21/2026, 8:01:09 PM
Last enriched: 4/21/2026, 8:17:08 PM
Last updated: 4/22/2026, 6:06:54 AM
Views: 5
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