Missing Authorization in ERPNext - #VU163018
Published: November 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU163018
CSH Severity: Low
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: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker with low privileges to read financial data beyond their permitted role in ERPNext.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks in certain ERPNext endpoints when processing requests to read data restricted by user roles. A remote authenticated attacker with low privileges can request data through these endpoints and obtain financial information without the required role permissions or victim interaction.
Affected software
ERPNext
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
ERPNext - addressed in versions 15.120.0, 16.33.0