CVE-2026-40889 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-40889?

CVE-2026-40889 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40889?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Frappe Frappe Hr.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Frappe	Frappe Hr	< 15.58.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.2Release Notes
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.2Release Notes
https://github.com/frappe/hrms/security/advisories/GHSA-6cg5-4q6m-vrgmVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-40889?

CVE-2026-40889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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. Vers...

How severe is CVE-2026-40889?

CVE-2026-40889 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40889?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Frappe Frappe Hr.