CVE-2026-72911 — ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool.¶
Key facts
CVE-2026-72911 is a Critical (9.9) vulnerability: ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool.. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
| CVE | CVE-2026-72911 |
| Severity | Critical (9.9) |
| Detection / prevention | — |
| PoC | poc.py |
| Source | 2026/CVE-2026-72911/ |
Details¶
English | 한국어
Description¶
ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. Prior to 15.118.0 and 16.29.0, the validate_template and render_template calls in erpnext/accounts/doctype/process_statement_of_accounts/process_statement_of_accounts.py render subject, body, and pdf_name fields with unrestricted globals including frappe.utils, allowing an authenticated user with a common operational role to inject template expressions, execute arbitrary server-side code, and read data across the application. This issue is fixed in versions 15.118.0 and 16.29.0.
Vulnerability Details¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2026-72911 |
| Type | RCE |
| CVSS Score | 9.9 |
Proof of Concept¶
Download¶
# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2026/CVE-2026-72911/poc.py
Usage¶
# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>
# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>
⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.
Test Lab¶
This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.
Quick Start¶
# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2026-72911
# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d
# Run tests
./run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1 # Windows PowerShell
Application Endpoints¶
| Application | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable App | http://localhost:8080 | Shows vulnerability |
| Patched App | http://localhost:8081 | Demonstrates fix |
Directory Structure¶
├── README.md # English documentation
├── README_KO.md # Korean documentation
├── poc.py # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1 # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/ # Vulnerable version
│ ├── app.py
│ ├── Dockerfile
│ └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/ # Fixed version
├── app.py
├── Dockerfile
└── requirements.txt
References¶
- https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/commit/5f6952b15c1f6ee893770d5bc618558a6ba41a28
- https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/commit/88443e4a97c6c0a40d85a9e6785577191296ee39
- https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/commit/ecb6d48ec025e0c94abac35b2e4f7607f4c86465
- https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/pull/56458
- https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/releases/tag/v15.118.0
- https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/releases/tag/v16.29.0
- https://github.com/frappe/erpnext/security/advisories/GHSA-qq49-v74j-hjh7
Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-08-11T07:41:47.739611531
Frequently asked questions¶
What is CVE-2026-72911?¶
CVE-2026-72911 is a Critical (9.9) vulnerability: ERPNext is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool.. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab.
How do I detect CVE-2026-72911?¶
Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.
How do I block or mitigate CVE-2026-72911?¶
Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.
For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.