Frappe authenticated XSS via data import
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
Frappe is a full-stack web application framework. Prior to versions 14.94.2 and 15.57.0, authenticated users could upload carefully crafted malicious files via Data Import, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS). This issue has been patched in versions 14.94.2 and 15.57.0. There are no workarounds for this issue other than upgrading.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
- Fix · CNA frappe (frappe) Fixed in 15.57.0, 14.94.2
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-52896
References
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Sources
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