CVE-2026-40889 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-40889: Frappe HR has Improper Access Control on Files

Vendor Frappe
Product hrms
Weakness CWE-284
Published April 21, 2026
Last update April 22, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

April 21, 2026 CVE published
April 22, 2026 Record updated