Missing Authorization in ERPNext - #VU163021
Published: November 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU163021
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/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 low-privileged remote attacker to read ERPNext data beyond the access permitted by their assigned role.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks in certain ERPNext endpoints when handling requests to read data subject to role-based access restrictions. A low-privileged remote attacker can send requests to these endpoints and obtain data outside their role's permissions without requiring interaction from another user.
Affected software
ERPNext
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
ERPNext - addressed in versions 15.121.0, 16.34.0