What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-40889?

CVE-2026-40889 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-40889?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2026-40889. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Hrms CVE-2026-40889

EUVD-2026-24278 MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2026-04-21 GitHub_M

Authentication Bypass Hrms

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 27, 2026 - 19:39 nvd

Patch available

Apr 21, 2026 - 21:02 EUVD

EUVD ID Assigned

Apr 21, 2026 - 20:00 euvd

EUVD-2026-24278

CVE Published

Apr 21, 2026 - 19:32 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Frappe HR is an open-source human resources management solution (HRMS). Prior to versions 15.58.2 and 16.4.2, authenticated users can access unauthorized files by exploiting certain api endpoint. Versions 15.58.2 and 16.4.2 contain a patch. No known workarounds are available.