Improper access control in ERPNext - CVE-2026-27471
Published: February 23, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU123121
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-27471
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized document access.
Affected software
ERPNext
How to mitigate CVE-2026-27471
Install updates from vendor's website.
ERPNext - addressed in versions 15.98.1, 16.6.1