# CVE-2023-54411: Frappe framework weak authentication in print view access

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2023-54411-frappe-framework-before-13-32-0-uses-weak-authentication-for  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-12. Updated: 2026-10-16  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2023-54411 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.9 · Published 2026-10-12

Frappe is a web application framework used to build business software. The framework's print view feature uses a weak authentication mechanism that allows attackers to generate valid access keys without proper permissions, potentially exposing sensitive documents to unauthorized viewing.

Technologies: [Frappe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/frappe). Vendors: [Frappe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/frappe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2023-54411 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2023-54411 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2023-54411?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.9, published 12 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Frappe before 13.32.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2023-54411?** Yes: fixed in 13.32.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2023-54411 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2023-54411?** Check whether you run Frappe at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 13.32.0

## Technical details

The print view key can be derived from data exposed by other whitelisted API endpoints, allowing unauthenticated attackers to forge valid keys. This authentication bypass affects the print view access control mechanism through CWE-290 (spoofing attack). No user interaction or privileges are required to exploit this network-accessible vulnerability.

## Affected products

- Frappe Frappe before 13.32.0

## Timeline

- 2023-02-22: disclosed
- 2026-10-12: advisory

## References

- [https://github.com/frappe/frappe/security/advisories/GHSA-7xv4-ggpj-g48q](https://github.com/frappe/frappe/security/advisories/GHSA-7xv4-ggpj-g48q)
- [https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frappe-before-13.32.0-weak-authentication-via-print-view-key](https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/frappe-before-13.32.0-weak-authentication-via-print-view-key)

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