CVE-2026-44440: ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44440 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting erpnext. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.101.1 and 16.10.0, an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability on an endpoint allows an authenticated adjacent attacker to read arbitrary files. This vulnerability is fixed in 15.101.1 and 16.10.0.

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	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2026-05-13
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

2026-05-13 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 14:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

frappe erpnext UPGRADE

Affected: < 15.101.1 · >= 16.0.0 and < 16.10.0

Fixed in: 15.101.1, 16.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy erpnext || rpm -q erpnext || erpnext --version

2. UPGRADE to 15.101.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade erpnext

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade erpnext

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 16.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison erpnext sudo apt install erpnext=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold erpnext

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

dnf --showduplicates list erpnext sudo dnf downgrade erpnext-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add erpnext

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-44440?

erpnext: upgrade to 15.101.1, 16.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44440 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44440 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-2026-44440 affect?

CVE-2026-44440 affects erpnext. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.101.1 and 16.10.0, an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability on an endpoint allows an authenticated adjac

How urgent is CVE-2026-44440?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-44442 CRITICAL 9.9 UPGRADE ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool
CVE-2026-44447 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool
CVE-2026-44446 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool
CVE-2026-44445 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool
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References

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