CVE-2026-40889: frappe hrms · Improper Access Control
Affects frappe hrmsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 16.4.2 or 15.58.2 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 16.4.2, 15.58.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 21 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade hrms and frappe/hrms to 16.4.2 or 15.58.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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| frappehrms | Affected
| Fixed in
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| frappehrms | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubfrappe/hrmspkg:github/frappe/hrmsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade Frappe HRMS to version 15.58.2 or 16.4.2 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched. No workarounds are available, so applying the official patch is the recommended remediation. Monitor vendor advisories for any additional updates or guidance.
Description
CVE-2026-40889 is an improper access control vulnerability in Frappe HRMS versions prior to 15.58.2 and 16.4.2. Authenticated users can exploit certain API endpoints to access unauthorized files. The issue is resolved in versions 15.58.2 and 16.4.