CVE-2026-44440 ERPNext: Path Traversal Leading to Sensitive File Exposure

Medium 6.5 Published 13 May 2026 Updated 14 May 2026

An authenticated attacker can exploit a path traversal flaw in ERPNext to read arbitrary sensitive files from the server.

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-2026-44440?

CVE-2026-44440 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Frappe Erpnext, published on 13 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44440?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Frappe Erpnext.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44440?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-44440 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-2026-44440 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-44440 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6ffr-92hr-3394.