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CVE-2026-40889

Frappe HR has Improper Access Control on Files

MEDIUM
6.5
CVSS Score
Published: April 21, 2026 at 07:32 PM UTC
Updated: October 26, 2026 at 09:10 PM UTC
2 products affected across 1 vendorFrappe HrFrappe HR (HRMS)

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Severity
MEDIUM6.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%
SSVC
No known exploit

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Frappe Hr· Frappe
95%
v < 15.58.216.0.0 ≤ v < 16.4.2
Frappe HR (HRMS)· Frappe
90%
v < 15.58.2v < 16.4.2
Affected range stops below 15.58.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 16.4.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

References (3)

x_refsource_CONFIRMVendor Advisory
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/security/advisories/GHSA-6cg5-4q6m-vrgm
x_refsource_MISCRelease Notes
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.2
x_refsource_MISCRelease Notes
Source: cverecord
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.2

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

6.5MEDIUMGitHub_M
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-284

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