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CVE-2023-54345

8.8 · HIGH

Frappe Framework ERPNext 13.4.0 contains a sandbox escape vulnerability in RestrictedPython that allows authenticated users with System Manager role to execute arbitrary code by exploiting frame in…

Published May 5, 2026CWE-94EPSS 0.61%

Overview

CVE-2023-54345 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Frappe Framework ERPNext 13.4.0 contains a sandbox escape vulnerability in RestrictedPython that allows authenticated users with System Manager role to execute arbitrary code by exploiting frame introspection. Attackers can create a server script via the /app/server-script endpoint and access the gi_frame attribute to traverse the call stack and invoke os.popen to execute system commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Referpnext.orgReffrappeframework.com/docs/v13/user/en/desk/scripting/server-scriptGitHubgist.github.com/lebr0nli/c2fc617390451f0e5a4c31c87d8720b6GitHubgithub.com/frappe/frappe/GitHubgithub.com/frappe/frappe/blob/v13.4.0/frappe/utils/safe_exec.py#L42Refur4ndom.dev/posts/2023-07-02-uiuctf-rattler-read/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/51580Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/frappe-framework-erpnext-remote-code-execution

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54345?

CVE-2023-54345 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-54345?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-54345?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-54345?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-54345 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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