frappe erpnext up to 15.110.x/16.21.x Configuration special elements used in a template engine

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in frappe erpnext up to 15.110.x/16.21.x. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Configuration. This manipulation of the argument Configuration causes improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-55242. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in frappe erpnext up to 15.110.x/16.21.x and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Configuration. The manipulation of the argument Configuration with an unknown input leads to a improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1336. The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.111.0 and 16.22.0, an authenticated user with a standard operational role can trigger server-side template injection through a configuration field, resulting in unauthorized disclosure of data outside the user's normal permission scope. This issue is fixed in versions 15.111.0 and 16.22.0.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-55242 since 06/16/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1221 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 15.111.0 or 16.22.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a template engine
CWE: CWE-1336 / CWE-791 / CWE-790
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: erpnext 15.111.0/16.22.0

Timelineinfo

06/16/2026 CVE reserved
07/15/2026 +29 days Advisory disclosed
07/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/15/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-55242 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-55242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-379309

Entryinfo

Created: 07/15/2026 18:10
Changes: 07/15/2026 18:10 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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