CVE-2026-44442

Name: CVE-2026-44442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-13T22:16:45.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-44442 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 16.9.1, certain endpoints failed to enforce proper authorization checks, allowing users to modify data beyond their permitted role. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 16.9.1, certain endpoints failed to enforce proper authorization checks, allowing users to modify data beyond their permitted role. This vulnerability is fixed in 16.9.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Frappe	Erpnext	< 16.9.1

References

https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/security/advisories/GHSA-cg5w-7g26-p3w9Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44442?

How severe is CVE-2026-44442?

CVE-2026-44442 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44442?

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