CVE-2026-40889

MEDIUM

Frappe HR has Improper Access Control on Files

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
X_Refsource_Misc x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.2
X_Refsource_Misc x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.2

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0023
EPSS Percentile 13.7%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/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 < 15.58.2
frappe/hrms < 15.58.2
frappe/hrms < 16.4.2
Published Apr 21, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 22, 2026