Missing Authorization in ERPNext - #VU163053
Published: November 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU163053
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 an authenticated attacker, including a user with no assigned roles, to read unauthorized POS Profile cashier lists in ERPNext.
The vulnerability exists due to missing record-level authorization checks in a POS endpoint when requests identify profiles outside the caller's permitted scope. An authenticated attacker can send a crafted request naming restricted profiles and receive their cashier lists without victim interaction.
Affected software
ERPNext
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's website.
ERPNext - addressed in versions 15.121.4, 16.36.0