CVE-2026-126313frappe hrms Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
NVD
Vulnerability Summary
Frappe HRMS 16.0.0 before 16.20.1 contains an authorization bypass because an ownership check is missing on a record type that employees can create. Authenticated users holding only the Employee role can create or change draft records for another employee, or for a company they do not belong to.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 5.3 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Attack RequirementsNone
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)None
Integrity (Vulnerable System)Low
Availability (Vulnerable System)None
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None
Integrity (Subsequent System)None
Availability (Subsequent System)None
Show CVSS v3.x metrics (score 4.3)
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 4.3 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
Affected & Patched Versions
- frappe hrms >= 16.0.0 and < 16.20.1
- frappe hrms 16.20.1
What to do
Fix it during your normal patch cycle. No exploitation is confirmed yet.
- Check whether you run frappe hrms and which version.
- Update to a patched version listed above, then confirm the new version.
Timeline
- Nov 13, 2026Published
- Nov 13, 2026Record last modified
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External References
Data last checked: Nov 13, 2026 10:08 (site time)