CVE-2026-45081: frappe hrms · Incorrect Authorization
Affects frappe hrmsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium : upgrade to 16.5.0 when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 16.5.0
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 27 May 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 16.5.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16.5.0 or later, where the authorization checks have been corrected. Since this is an open-source product and not a cloud service, applying the official patch by updating the software is required. Patch status is confirmed fixed in version 16.5.0.
Description
Frappe HR is an open-source human resources management solution (HRMS). Prior to 16.5.0, authenticated employees could access other employees’ leave details due to improper authorization checks. This vulnerability is fixed in 16.5.0.