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CVE-2026-40888

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.23%

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CVE-2026-40888 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
6.5/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.23%

13.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FrappeFrappe Hr< 15.58.1
FrappeFrappe Hr>= 16.0.0, < 16.4.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40888?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-40888?
CVE-2026-40888 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40888?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST