Cross-site scripting in ERPNext - #VU142379
Published: August 13, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU142379
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to take over a user's account.
The vulnerability exists due to cross-site scripting in record fields rendered into an attribute context when rendering page content without escaping. A remote user can inject script into stored record fields to take over a user's account.
User interaction is required, and exploitation occurs when a privileged user opens the affected page.
Affected software
ERPNext
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
ERPNext - addressed in versions 15.119.0, 16.31.0