CVE-2026-44440: ERPNext: Path Traversal Leading to Sensitive File Exposure

Published May 13, 2026
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Updated

ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.101.1 and 16.10.0, an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability on an endpoint allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to read arbitrary files. This vulnerability is fixed in 15.101.1 and 16.10.0.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Frappe ERPNext<15.101.1, <16.10.0
Frappe ERPNext<15.101.1
Frappe ERPNext>=16.0.0<16.10.0

Event History

May 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44440?

CVE-2026-44440 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for sensitive file exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44440?

To mitigate CVE-2026-44440, upgrade ERPNext to version 15.101.1 or 16.10.0 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-44440 affect?

CVE-2026-44440 affects Frappe ERPNext prior to versions 15.101.1 and 16.10.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-44440?

CVE-2026-44440 is a Path Traversal vulnerability that can lead to sensitive file exposure.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-44440?

Anyone using affected versions of ERPNext prior to 15.101.1 or 16.10.0 is impacted by CVE-2026-44440.

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