Is CVE-2026-40888 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-40888 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-27.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-40888?

CVE-2026-40888 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2026-40888?

Patch guidance is available from frappe security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-40888.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-40888?

2 products: frappe frappe hr, frappe frappe hr.

CVE-2026-40888 - remediation guidance & executive summary

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-284

Metadata

Primary Vendor: FRAPPE
Published: 4/21/2026
Last Modified: 4/27/2026
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2026-40888

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