CVE-2026-55472: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT's API Location Creation Bypasses Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8w8c-8mx9-52cw
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-55472 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) snipe-it's api location creation bypasses vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it's api location creation bypasses fmcs parent-child company boundary validation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.6.2.

CVE-2026-55472 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-55472
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8w8c-8mx9-52cw
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-55472

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Snipe/snipe it dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

snipe/snipe-it fixed: 8.6.2 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 8.6.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-55472, inspect your project dependencies for Snipe/snipe it:

inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Snipe/snipe it in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.6.2), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Snipe/snipe it, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact When Full Multiple Companies Support and scope_locations_fmcs are both enabled, the API endpoint for creating locations can still create a child location under a parent location from a different company. The code detects the invalid parent/child company mismatch, but it appears not to return immediately, so the request continues and the record is still saved. The equivalent Web flow correctly rejects the same relationship. This breaks the expected company-boundary enforcement for location hierarchies under FMCS. It allows cross-company parent/child relationships to be inserted into the location tree, which can affect hierarchy integrity, downstream business logic, and the consistency of company isolation between the Web and API interfaces. ### Patches Patched in https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/9a8cbd6e00613a726b639a97a1da71b3c54f9489

CVE-2026-55472 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.6.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
< 8.6.2
8.6.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-8w8c-8mx9-52cw
NVD — CVE-2026-55472 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55472
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/9a8cbd6e00613a726b639a97a1da71b3c54f9489
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it
Snipe/snipe it Release RELEASE
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55472?
CVE-2026-55472 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT's API Location Creation Bypasses FMCS Parent-Child Company Boundary Validation under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.6.2 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2026-55472?
Upgrading to 8.6.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is snipe/snipe-it affected?
Yes, snipe/snipe-it is affected in releases prior to 8.6.2. Upgrade your dependency to 8.6.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-55472?
CVE-2026-55472 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-55472?
CVE-2026-55472 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-55472?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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