CVE-2026-65974 ERPNext: Server-Side Template Injection leading to Remote Code Execution
Authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via server-side template injection in ERPNext due to unsafe template rendering, requiring an upgrade to patched versions.
- 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-2026-65974?
CVE-2026-65974 is a critical code injection vulnerability in frappe erpnext, published on 17 Aug 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 15.111.0 and 16.22.0, limited authenticated users can cross a permission boundary in Frappe safe execution because frappe.render_template is exposed without forcing restrict_globals, allowing server-side template injection and remote code execution. This issue is fixed in versions 15.111.0 and 16.22.0.
Weakness: CWE-1336
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-65974?
How do I fix CVE-2026-65974?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-65974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-65974 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-65974 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w996-r7v3-87wr.