CVE-2026-126313
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Authorization Bypass in Frappe HRMS 16.0.0

Publication date: 2026-11-13

Last updated on: 2026-11-13

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Frappe HRMS 16.0.0 before 16.20.1 contains an authorization bypass because an ownership check is missing on a record type that employees can create. Authenticated users holding only the Employee role can create or change draft records for another employee, or for a company they do not belong to.

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Published
2026-11-13
Last Modified
2026-11-13
Generated
2026-11-13
AI Q&A
2026-11-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-126313
EUVD
EUVD-2026-125207

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Vendor Product Version / Range
frappe hrms to 16.20.1 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-639 The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.

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Executive Summary

Frappe HRMS 16.0.0 before 16.20.1 has an authorization bypass due to missing ownership checks on employee records. Authenticated users with only the Employee role can create or modify draft records for other employees or companies they do not belong to.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access or alter sensitive employee data they should not have permission to view or edit. It could lead to data leaks, incorrect records, or compliance violations if exploited.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA by allowing unauthorized access to personal or sensitive employee data, potentially leading to legal penalties or breaches of compliance requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Frappe HRMS to version 16.20.1 or later to enforce ownership checks and prevent unauthorized record modifications.

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