CVE-2026-40889
medium
CVSS v3
6.5
CVSS v2
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VIR risk
6.5
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.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: security-advisories@github.com — https://github.com/frappe/hrms/security/advisories/GHSA-6cg5-4q6m-vrgm
Vendor advisory: security-advisories@github.com — https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.2
Vendor advisory: security-advisories@github.com — https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.2
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| frappe | frappe_hr | {"endExcluding":"15.58.2"} | 15.58.2 |
References
CWEs
CWE-284
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.