CVE-2026-55474: Snipe/snipe it Path Traversal Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-c6f4-wj38-m3g3
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-55474 is a HIGH path traversal vulnerability (CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it vulnerable to directory traversal in displaysig. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.5.0.

CVE-2026-55474 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-55474
GHSA Identifier GHSA-c6f4-wj38-m3g3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-55474

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: 8.5.0 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 8.5.0
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-2026-55474, 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 8.5.0), 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-23: Relative Path Traversal, where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. 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 The `displaySig` action in `ActionlogController` serves signature image files from a private upload directory. The filename parameter from the HTTP route is concatenated directly into a filesystem path with no sanitization, allowing an authenticated attacker to traverse outside the intended directory and read arbitrary files accessible to the web server process. Reported by https://github.com/securin-public

CVE-2026-55474 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
< 8.5.0
8.5.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-c6f4-wj38-m3g3
NVD — CVE-2026-55474 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55474
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/pull/18927
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/cd69a7ea53e030e6e05f08be18daac672c8c4121
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/v8.5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55474?
CVE-2026-55474 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT vulnerable to directory traversal in displaySig under CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal.
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.5.0 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2026-55474?
Upgrading to 8.5.0 (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 8.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 8.5.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-55474?
CVE-2026-55474 is classified under CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-55474?
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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