CVE-2026-27471 ERP: Document access through endpoints due to missing validation

Critical 9.3 Published 21 Feb 2026 Updated 24 Feb 2026

Attackers can access unauthorized documents in ERPNext due to missing validation on certain endpoints, requiring a patch to secure data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-27471?

CVE-2026-27471 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Frappe Erpnext, published on 21 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ERP is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. In versions up to 15.98.0 and 16.0.0-rc.1 and through 16.6.0, certain endpoints lacked access validation which allowed for unauthorized document access. This issue has been fixed in versions 15.98.1 and 16.6.1.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-306, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-27471?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Frappe Erpnext.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27471?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-27471 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-27471 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-27471 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wpfx-jw7g-7f83.