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CVE-2026-66058 frappe CVE debrief
CVE-2026-66058 is a vulnerability in the Frappe web application framework that allows unrestricted access to a Document Follow API for authenticated users. This issue was fixed in versions 16.20.0 and 15.112.0. The vulnerability has a medium severity and could allow potential unauthorized access to sensitive documents. Defenders should assess exposure and apply patches to prevent potential misuse of the Document Follow API. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability and its fix.
- Vendor
- frappe
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-07
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-08
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-07
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-08
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Frappe deployments should assess exposure and apply patches to prevent potential misuse of the Document Follow API.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-66058 is a medium-severity vulnerability in the Frappe framework that allows authenticated users to access the Document Follow API without restrictions. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, applying patches, and monitoring for potential misuse.
- Potential unauthorized access to sensitive documents
- Need for verification of Frappe version and exposure
- Priority for patching and restricting API access
- Monitoring for potential misuse of the API
Technical summary
The vulnerability allows unrestricted access to a Document Follow API (update_follow) for an authenticated user in Frappe versions prior to 16.20.0 and 15.112.0. This issue has a medium severity and could allow potential unauthorized access to sensitive documents. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches for Frappe versions prior to 16.20.0 and 15.112.0.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and applying patches for Frappe versions prior to 16.20.0 and 15.112.0.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Frappe version and apply patches if necessary
- Review and restrict access to Document Follow API
- Monitor for potential misuse of the API
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability and its fix. However, additional information on exploitation or impact is limited. Defenders should verify Frappe version and exposure, review and restrict access to Document Follow API, and monitor for potential misuse of the API. The vulnerability allows unrestricted access to a Document Follow API (update_follow) for an authenticated user in Frappe versions prior to 16.20.0 and 15.112.0.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-66058 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-66058
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-66058 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66058
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/frappe/frappe/security/advisories/GHSA-fgx7-fvpx-mw3g
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.