CVE-2026-39405 Frappe has Path Transversal via SCORM
A user with course editing privileges can upload a malicious SCORM ZIP to write files outside the intended directory in Frappe LMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-39405?
CVE-2026-39405 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in frappe lms, published on 20 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Frappe Learning Management System (LMS) is a learning system that helps users structure their content. In versions 2.50.0 and below, a user with course editing role could upload a SCORM ZIP package to write files outside the intended directory. This issue has been resolved in version 2.50.1.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-39405?
How do I fix CVE-2026-39405?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-39405 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-39405 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-39405 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxh7-g3r7-g96h.