Is CVE-2026-40889 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-40889 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2026-04-27.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-40889?

CVE-2026-40889 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2026-40889?

Patch guidance is available from frappe security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2026-40889.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-40889?

2 products: frappe frappe hr, frappe frappe hr.

CVE-2026-40889 - remediation guidance & executive summary

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 Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/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-2026-40889

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Executive Summary