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CVE-2026-82634 frappe CVE debrief
The CVE-2026-82634 vulnerability is an authorization flaw in the render_jinja_template endpoint of Frappe Framework development builds. This flaw allows low-privileged users to render arbitrary Jinja templates by supplying raw template strings, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. Organizations using Frappe Framework development builds should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-30T13:16:56.780Z and has not been modified since then. Affected product deployments should be reviewed for exposure, and owners should be assigned for follow-up.
- Vendor
- frappe
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.1
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-30
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-30
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-30
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-30
Who should care
Organizations using Frappe Framework development builds should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to mitigate it. Affected operators, platforms, and security teams should review the vulnerability and its potential impact on their systems. Vulnerability management and security teams should prioritize patching the authorization flaw in the render_jinja_template endpoint. Defenders should verify the affected scope and severity of the vulnerability and plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed. Compensating controls for exposed systems should be reviewed while remediation is scheduled and verified. Relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets should be checked for extra review. Exceptions, retested remediated assets, and closed items should be tracked only after evidence is documented. This should be done with caution and careful review of official advisories and CVE records to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. Managed environments should be reviewed for affected product deployments, and owners should be assigned for follow-up. The goal is to minimize potential operational impact and ensure source-confidence limits are understood and addressed within the organization. Review context and defensive impact are crucial for effective mitigation and response to this vulnerability. Security teams should also consider asset inventory and rollback/change windows as part of their mitigation strategy. Source tracking and monitoring are essential for verifying the effectiveness of implemented controls and detecting potential security incidents related to this vulnerability. By taking these steps, organizations can reduce the risk associated with CVE-2026-82634 and protect their systems from potential attacks. Security teams should also prioritize verifying the authenticity of official advisories and CVE records to ensure the accuracy of the information and the effectiveness of the mitigation strategies implemented. This involves reviewing compensating controls for exposed systems, checking relevant monitoring and detection logs, and tracking exceptions and retested remdi
Technical summary
The CVE-2026-82634 vulnerability is an authorization flaw in the render_jinja_template endpoint of Frappe Framework development builds. This flaw allows low-privileged users to render arbitrary Jinja templates by supplying raw template strings, potentially leading to unauthorized data access. Attackers with print permission on any document can execute arbitrary SELECT statements against unrelated tables, including reading password hashes from the __Auth table. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and is classified as HIGH severity.
Defensive priority
Organizations using Frappe Framework development builds should prioritize patching the authorization flaw in the render_jinja_template endpoint.
Recommended defensive actions
- Patch the authorization flaw in the render_jinja_template endpoint
- Restrict access to sensitive data and functionality
- Monitor for suspicious activity
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE description indicates that Frappe Framework development builds contain an authorization flaw in the render_jinja_template endpoint, allowing low-privileged users to render arbitrary Jinja templates by supplying raw template strings. Attackers with print permission on any document can execute arbitrary SELECT statements against unrelated tables, including reading password hashes from the __Auth table.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-82634 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-82634
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-82634 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-82634
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
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/frappe/frappe/blob/0a80046da32bb8976cd7854f551c179a4a06b1b3/frappe/utils/print_format_generator.py
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/frappe/frappe/commit/37d2eb59790633da01c741b950cc00ca3558c494
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/frappe/frappe/pull/40710
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frappe-framework-development-branch-incorrect-authorization-via-jinja-template-preview-endpoint
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.