CVE-2026-109617: Frappe ERPNext before 15.121.0 Missing Authorization in Record Creation Endpoints
Frappe ERPNext before 15.121.0 and 16.x before 16.34.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in certain endpoints that fail to enforce proper authorization checks during document creation. Authenticated low-privileged users can send requests to these endpoints to create documents against records beyond their permitted role, bypassing role-based permission restrictions.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Frappe ERPNextto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 15.121.0 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Frappe ERPNextto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 16.34.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deployments are affected?
ERPNext versions before 15.121.0 are affected, as are 16.x versions before 16.34.0.
What access does an attacker need?
An attacker needs an authenticated low-privileged account. No user interaction is required, and the issue can be exploited remotely through affected endpoints.
What can a successful attacker do?
They can create documents associated with records beyond the permissions granted to their role, bypassing role-based restrictions. The reported impact includes low confidentiality impact and high integrity impact.
How can we remediate the issue?
Upgrade ERPNext to 15.121.0 or later in the 15.x release line, or to 16.34.0 or later in the 16.x release line.