Frappe ERPNext up to 15.108.x/16.19.x Tax Rule tax_rule.py get_tax_template posting_date/args sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Frappe ERPNext up to 15.108.x/16.19.x. This affects the function get_tax_template of the file erpnext/accounts/doctype/tax_rule/tax_rule.py of the component Tax Rule. Executing a manipulation of the argument posting_date/args can lead to sql injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-72908. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Frappe ERPNext up to 15.108.x/16.19.x. This vulnerability affects the function get_tax_template of the file erpnext/accounts/doctype/tax_rule/tax_rule.py of the component Tax Rule. The manipulation of the argument posting_date/args with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.109.0 and 16.20.0, the get_tax_template function in erpnext/accounts/doctype/tax_rule/tax_rule.py constructs an SQL WHERE clause from request-influenced posting_date and args values, allowing an authenticated low-privilege user to inject SQL and extract sensitive information. This issue is fixed in versions 15.109.0 and 16.20.0.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-72908 since 08/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

Upgrading to version 15.109.0 or 16.20.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ERPNext 15.109.0/16.20.0

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-2026-72908 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-72908
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-387928

Entryinfo

Created: 08/10/2026 23:42
Changes: 08/10/2026 23:42 (58)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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