High · published January 6, 2026
⚡ A sneaky path traversal vulnerability lurks in Frappe versions 14.99.5 and below, as well as 15.0.0 to 15.80.1, offering attackers the key to access arbitrary files on your server! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that lets patrons order anything they want from the kitchen without checking if it's actually on the menu — this flaw lets attackers fetch files that should be off-limits! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files from your server, potentially exposing confidential information or even critical configurations. Imagine the chaos if your secret sauce recipe ended up in the hands of competitors! 😱
Think of it like a restaurant with a menu that lets patrons order anything they want from the kitchen without checking if it's actually on the menu — this flaw lets attackers fetch files that should be off-limits! This path traversal vulnerability arises from improper sanitization of certain requests, allowing attackers to manipulate file paths and access files outside the intended directories.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to read sensitive files from your server, potentially exposing confidential information or even critical configurations. Imagine the chaos if your secret sauce recipe ended up in the hands of competitors! 😱 To safeguard your application, upgrade to Frappe version 14.99.6 or 15.88.1 to patch this vulnerability. If an immediate upgrade isn’t feasible, consider using a reverse proxy to limit access to the server’s file structure. Don't wait too long! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll keep your Frappe application secure and sound! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| frappe/frappe | < 14.99.6 | 14.99.6 |
| frappe/frappe | ≥ 15.0.0, < 15.88.1 | 15.88.1 |