CVE-2026-40889

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 v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0003

Probability of exploitation

0.09%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
frappe	frappe_hr	< 15.58.2
frappe	frappe_hr	16.0.0 — 16.4.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/frappe/hrms/security/advisories/GHSA-6cg5-4q6m-vrgm

Other References

https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v15.58.2 https://github.com/frappe/hrms/releases/tag/v16.4.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-40889? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-40889? +

CVE-2026-40889 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0003, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-40889? +

CVE-2026-40889 affects products from frappe, specifically: frappe_hr. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-40889? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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