Frappe <=16.31.0: Missing Read Permission on Like/MarkasSeen Endpoints
CVE-2026-53569 Published on August 20, 2026
Frappe: Missing authorization in toggle_like and mark_as_seen
Frappe is a full-stack web application framework. In version 16.31.0 and earlier, the whitelisted toggle_like and mark_as_seen endpoints in frappe/desk/like.py and frappe/desk/doctype/note/note.py do not enforce read permission before modifying _liked_by metadata or a Note seen state. An authenticated user can interact with documents or notes that the user cannot read, disclosing resource existence and modifying resource-associated metadata. No released fixed version is available as of this review.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-53569 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-53569 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-53569
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