Description
Frappe ERPNext before 16.34.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read financial data beyond their permitted role. Attackers can query endpoints lacking proper authorization checks to access sensitive financial records they should not be able to view.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Financial Information
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a missing authorization flaw that permits authenticated users to read financial data beyond the permissions granted to their role. Attackers can query unsecured endpoints and retrieve account balances, transaction histories, and other sensitive financial records. The primary impact is a breach of confidentiality, potentially exposing corporate financial information to unauthorized personnel while leaving integrity and availability intact.

Affected Systems

All installations of Frappe ERPNext versions before 16.34.0 are affected. The flaw exists in the ERPNext application code base and applies to the standard financial data endpoints exposed by the platform.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates moderate to high severity. EPSS is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector requires authentication; an attacker who can log in with any user account can exploit the missing checks. Exploitation is straightforward because the endpoints lack proper role validation, so an attacker can simply issue GET or LIST requests to view data they do not own.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 12, 2026 at 23:45 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade ERPNext to version 16.34.0 or later, which includes a fix for the missing authorization checks.
  • Restrict or disable access to the financial data endpoints for users who do not hold the required roles or permissions.
  • Conduct a comprehensive audit of all application endpoints to ensure that proper role-based access controls are enforced and that no other similar missing authorization issues remain.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 12, 2026 at 23:45 UTC.

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History

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Frappe ERPNext before 16.34.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read financial data beyond their permitted role. Attackers can query endpoints lacking proper authorization checks to access sensitive financial records they should not be able to view.
Title Frappe ERPNext before 16.34.0 Missing Authorization Exposes Financial Data
First Time appeared Frappe
Frappe erpnext
Weaknesses CWE-862
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:frappe:erpnext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Frappe
Frappe erpnext
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-12T22:22:01.110Z

Reserved: 2026-10-12T21:03:50.775Z

Link: CVE-2026-109614

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-12T23:17:25.527

Modified: 2026-10-12T23:17:25.643

Link: CVE-2026-109614

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T00:00:16Z

Weaknesses