CVE-2026-41320: Frappe HR is an open-source human resources management solution (HRMS)

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41320 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting frappe hr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Frappe HR is an open-source human resources management solution (HRMS). Prior to versions 15.54.0 and 14.38.1, a specially crafted request made to a certain endpoint could result in SQL injection, allowing an attacker to extract information they wouldn't otherwise be able to. Versions 15.54.0 and 14.38.1 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2026-04-21
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: frappe

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-21 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frappe frappe hr UPGRADE

Affected: < 14.38.1 · >= 15.0.0 and < 15.54.0

Fixed in: 14.38.1, 15.54.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frappe-hr || rpm -q frappe-hr || frappe-hr --version

2. UPGRADE to 14.38.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade frappe-hr

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade frappe-hr

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 15.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison frappe-hr sudo apt install frappe-hr=<VERSION_BEFORE_15.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold frappe-hr

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list frappe-hr sudo dnf downgrade frappe-hr-<VERSION_BEFORE_15.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add frappe-hr

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41320?

frappe hr: upgrade to 14.38.1, 15.54.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41320 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41320 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-41320 affect?

CVE-2026-41320 affects frappe hr. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Frappe HR is an open-source human resources management solution (HRMS). Prior to versions 15.54.0 and 14.38.1, a specially crafted request made to a certain endpoint could result in SQL injection, allowing an attacker to extract information

How urgent is CVE-2026-41320?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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