CVE-2026-72908: ERPNext: Possibility of SQL injection due to missing validation

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.109.0 and 16.20.0, the gettaxtemplate function in erpnext/accounts/doctype/taxrule/taxrule.py constructs an SQL WHERE clause from request-influenced postingdate and args values, allowing an authenticated low-privilege user to inject SQL and extract sensitive information. This issue is fixed in versions 15.109.0 and 16.20.0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ERPNext<15.109.0, <16.20.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ERPNext to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.109.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ERPNext to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.20.0

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72908?

The severity of CVE-2026-72908 is rated medium with a score of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72908?

To fix CVE-2026-72908, update ERPNext to versions 15.109.0 or later, or 16.20.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72908?

CVE-2026-72908 is classified as a SQL injection vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-72908?

Authenticated low-privileged users in ERPNext are affected by CVE-2026-72908.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-72908?

CVE-2026-72908 can allow an attacker to manipulate database queries, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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