CVE-2026-40888
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Frappe | Frappe Hr | < 15.58.1 |
| Frappe | Frappe Hr | >= 16.0.0, < 16.4.1 |
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