Description
ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.121.0 and 16.34.0, certain endpoints for status modification fail to enforce proper authorization checks. A low-privileged authenticated user can invoke state-changing whitelisted methods without required write, submit, cancel, document, or role checks. This allows the user to modify data beyond the user's permitted role. This issue is fixed in versions 15.121.0 and 16.34.0.
Published: 2026-10-16
Score: 7.7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Data Modification
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

ERPNext released prior to versions 15.121.0 and 16.34.0 exposes several endpoints that allow status changes without performing the required authorization checks. A user who authenticates with a low‑privilege role can invoke these whitelisted methods and modify data beyond the role’s permitted scope, potentially altering critical business information. The weakness is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE‑862) and compromises data integrity for affected users.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the ERPNext suite provided by frappe:erpnext. Any installation running a version earlier than 15.121.0 or 16.34.0 is susceptible. Verification of the installed version against the product release timeline is necessary to determine exposure.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.7 indicates a high‑severity impact. External penetration testing evidence is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no confirmed exploits. The attack vector is inferred to be authenticated, as the attacker must have a valid user account with a low‑privileged role. By calling the exposed API endpoints, an attacker can change document states, leading to tampering of business records. The overall risk remains significant until the patch is applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 21:22 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade ERPNext to version 15.121.0 or later, or 16.34.0 or newer, which address the authorization issue.
  • If upgrading is not immediately possible, restrict access to the affected endpoints by configuring role permissions or disabling the relevant API routes to prevent unauthorized status changes.
  • Monitor audit logs for unauthorized status modifications and review user activities to detect potential abuse while remediation steps are completed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 21:22 UTC.

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History

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Frappe
Frappe erpnext
Vendors & Products Frappe
Frappe erpnext

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.121.0 and 16.34.0, certain endpoints for status modification fail to enforce proper authorization checks. A low-privileged authenticated user can invoke state-changing whitelisted methods without required write, submit, cancel, document, or role checks. This allows the user to modify data beyond the user's permitted role. This issue is fixed in versions 15.121.0 and 16.34.0.
Title ERPNext: Unauthorised status modification due to missing validation
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: GitHub_M

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-19T14:29:00.708Z

Reserved: 2026-10-09T21:36:27.042Z

Link: CVE-2026-108374

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-19T14:28:55.931Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-16T21:17:19.600

Modified: 2026-10-19T15:16:54.337

Link: CVE-2026-108374

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T20:15:09Z

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