Improper access control in ERPNext - CVE-2026-72909
Published: August 5, 2026 / Updated: August 13, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU140957
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-72909
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 on certain endpoints. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and read financial data.
Affected software
ERPNext
How to mitigate CVE-2026-72909
Install updates from vendor's website.
ERPNext - addressed in versions 15.112.0, 16.23.0