How severe is CVE-2026-40889?

CVE-2026-40889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-40889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-40889?

CVE-2026-40889 affects Frappe Frappe Hr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-40889?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-40889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-40889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24278.

When was CVE-2026-40889 published?

CVE-2026-40889 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-40889

CVE-2026-40889 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Frappe Frappe Hr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-24278
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Frappe Frappe Hr
Published: 2026-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-40889?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-40889?: CVE-2026-40889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-40889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-40889?: CVE-2026-40889 affects Frappe Frappe Hr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-40889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-40889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-40889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-24278.
When was CVE-2026-40889 published?: CVE-2026-40889 was published on 2026-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frappe:frappe_hr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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