Frappe
CVE-2025-68953
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
Get an e-mail when this CVE is exploited, patched or re-scored. Free account.
Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Frappe is a full-stack web application framework. Versions 14.99.5 and below and 15.0.0 through 15.80.1 include requests that are vulnerable to path traversal attacks. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use allowlists. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affects your stack
Find out whether the stacks and servers you run are on an affected version.
Checking this CVE against your own stacks and servers is part of the Basic plan and up.
Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-22 (Path Traversal). Affects Frappe. Frappe is a full-stack web application framework. Versions 14.99.5 and below and 15.0.0 through 15.80.1 include requests that are vulnerable to path traversal attacks. Arbitrary files from the server could be retrieved due to a lack of proper sanitization on some requests. This issue is fixed in versions 14.99.6 and 15.88.1. To workaround, changing the setup to use a reverse proxy is recommended.
Know when Frappe gets its next vulnerability
- Watch products and get an email when something new is published
- Check this CVE against your own stack and servers
- Exploit and PoC references, threat intelligence from 22 sources
No credit card · 7-day full trial
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from Vendor (github) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: github
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
Frappe is a full-stack web application framework. Versions 14.99.5 and below and 15.0.0 through 15.80.1 include requests that are vulnerable to path traversal attacks. Arbitrary files from the server could be retrieved due to a lack of proper sanitization on some requests. This issue is fixed in versions 14.99.6 and 15.88.1. To workaround, changing the setup to use a reverse proxy is recommended.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Frappe face notable risk from CVE-2025-68953, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 7.5. This could allow attackers to access or modify files outside intended directories, potentially exposing sensitive configuration or credentials. A patch is available and should be applied as part of regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Restrict file upload functionality via WAF; (2) Implement allowlist-based file type validation; (3) Use chroot/containerization to limit filesystem access.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
CVE.org
EPSS
GitHub
How this decision was reached
The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.
What every action level means
SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
Stored cross-site scripting leading to code execution in Frappe Framework 15.89.0 (and the ERPNext application built on
An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of ERPNext v10.1.6. Rated high severity (CVS
An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of ERPNext v10.1.6. Rated high severity (CVS
An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of ERPNext v10.1.6. Rated high severity (CVS
An exploitable SQL injection vulnerability exists in the authenticated part of ERPNext v10.1.6. Rated high severity (CVS
Authenticated SQL injection in Frappe ERPNext through 15.89.0 allows low-privilege users to extract arbitrary database c
SQL injection in Frappe ERPNext through 15.89.0 lets an authenticated attacker with a valid session and access to the Pa
Authenticated server-side template injection in Frappe ERPNext through 15.89.0 lets a user who can create or modify an A
An SQL injection vulnerability exists in the frappe.desk.reportview.get functionality of ERPNext 11.1.38. Rated high sev
Arbitrary file read in the Frappe full-stack web application framework allows remote unauthenticated attackers to retrie
SQL injection in Frappe HelpDesk 1.14.0 dashboard functionality allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL
In Frappe ERPNext 15.57.5, the function get_rfq_containing_supplier() at erpnext/buying/doctype/request_for_quotation/re
Exploit-DB