Incorrect authorization in ERPNext - #VU163035
Published: November 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU163035
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows an authenticated user with a Selling role and Sales Order write access to close or reopen Sales Orders outside their permitted companies or records.
The vulnerability exists due to missing record-level authorization in ERPNext's Selling module when processing requests to change Sales Order status. An authenticated user can submit a crafted request naming a restricted Sales Order to change its status without victim interaction.
Affected software
ERPNext
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
ERPNext - addressed in versions 15.121.4, 16.36.0