FKIE_CVE-2026-40889

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2026-04-21 20:17 - Updated: 2026-04-22 21:24
Severity ?
6.5 (Medium) - CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Summary
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.
References
security-advisories@github.comhttps://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.2
security-advisories@github.comhttps://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.2
security-advisories@github.comhttps://github.com/frappe/hrms/security/advisories/GHSA-6cg5-4q6m-vrgm
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  "lastModified": "2026-04-22T21:24:26.997",
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