VDB-387927 · CVE-2026-72907 · GCVE-0-2026-72907

Frappe ERPNext up to 15.110.x/16.21.x utils.py add_ac ignore_permissions privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Frappe ERPNext up to 15.110.x/16.21.x. Affected by this issue is the function add_ac of the file erpnext/accounts/utils.py. Performing a manipulation of the argument ignore_permissions results in privileges management. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-72907. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Frappe ERPNext up to 15.110.x/16.21.x. This affects the function add_ac of the file erpnext/accounts/utils.py. The manipulation of the argument ignore_permissions with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on integrity. 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, the add_ac function in erpnext/accounts/utils.py accepts the ignore_permissions argument without enforcing Account create permission, allowing an authenticated limited user to create unauthorized accounting master records and affect financial data integrity and audit trails. This issue is fixed in versions 15.111.0 and 16.22.0.

It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-72907 since 08/10/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 15.111.0 or 16.22.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Frappe

Name

ERPNext

Version

Website

Product: https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

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: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ERPNext 15.111.0/16.22.0

Timelineinfo

08/10/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/10/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-72907 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-72907
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387927

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2026 23:41
Changes: 08/10/2026 23:41 (57)
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Cache ID: 216::103