diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/docshare/docshare.py b/frappe/core/doctype/docshare/docshare.py
index 40362765a9..28304fb636 100644
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/docshare/docshare.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/docshare/docshare.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ class DocShare(Document):
 		self.get_doc().run_method("validate_share", self)
 
 	def cascade_permissions_downwards(self):
-		if self.write:
+		if self.share or self.write:
 			self.read = 1
 
 	def get_doc(self):