CVE-2026-40888

MEDIUM

Frappe HR vulnerable to Improper Access Control

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

Description

Frappe HR is an open-source human resources management solution (HRMS). Prior to versions 15.58.1 and 16.4.1, an authenticated user with default role can access unauthorized information by exploiting certain api endpoint. Versions 15.58.1 and 16.4.1 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
X_Refsource_Misc x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.1
X_Refsource_Misc x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.1

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0023
EPSS Percentile 13.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-284
Status published
Products (3)
frappe/frappe_hr < 15.58.1
frappe/hrms < 15.58.1
frappe/hrms < 16.4.1
Published Apr 21, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 22, 2026