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CVE-2026-40888

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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.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.5 (v3.0)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-04-21 20:17:02.537000
Last modified
2026-10-25 23:10:00.167000
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  "id": "CVE-2026-40888",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-04-21T20:17:02.537",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-25T23:10:00.167",
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    },
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      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Frappe HR es una solución de gestión de recursos humanos (HRMS) de código abierto. Antes de las versiones 15.58.1 y 16.4.1, un usuario autenticado con rol predeterminado puede acceder a información no autorizada explotando un determinado endpoint de API. Las versiones 15.58.1 y 16.4.1 contienen un parche. No se conocen soluciones alternativas disponibles."
    }
  ],
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          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
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