A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered within the CSV import mechanism of ERPNext thru 15.88.1 when using the Update Existing Recordsoption. An attacker can embed malicious JavaScript code into a CSV field, which is then stored in the database and executed whenever the affected record is viewed by a user within the ERPNext web interface. This exposure may allow an attacker to compromise user sessions or perform unauthorized actions under the context of a victim's account.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from frappe organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2026-02-03T18:16:15.700
2026-06-17T09:56:05.530
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 5.4 (MEDIUM)
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