CVE-2025-68953
Path Traversal in Frappe Framework Allows Arbitrary File Access
Publication date: 2026-01-05
Last updated on: 2026-01-05
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| frappe | frappe | to 14.99.6 (exc) |
| frappe | frappe | From 15.0.0 (inc) to 15.88.1 (exc) |
| frappe | frappe | to 15.80.1 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Frappe versions 14.99.5 and below and 15.0.0 through 15.80.1 allows attackers to perform path traversal attacks. Due to improper sanitization of certain requests, an attacker can retrieve arbitrary files from the server.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive files on the server, potentially exposing confidential information. This can compromise the security of the system by allowing attackers to access data they should not have access to.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade Frappe to version 14.99.6 or above, or 15.88.1 or above. As a workaround, configure your setup to use a reverse proxy to help prevent exploitation of the path traversal issue.