Frappe up to 15.108.x/16.18.x Download Backups download_backups path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Frappe up to 15.108.x/16.18.x. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is the function download_backups of the component Download Backups. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-42219. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Frappe up to 15.108.x/16.18.x. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function download_backups of the component Download Backups. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Frappe is a full-stack web application framework. Prior to 16.19.0 and 15.109.0, path traversal via download_backups was possible due to lack of hardening. This issue is fixed in versions 16.19.0 and 15.109.0.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-42219 since 04/25/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 15.109.0 or 16.19.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: Frappe 15.109.0/16.19.0

Timelineinfo

04/25/2026 CVE reserved
07/10/2026 +76 days VulDB entry created
07/11/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
07/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-42219 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-42219
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377657

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2026 00:11
Changes: 07/11/2026 00:11 (53)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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