CVE-2026-44831: Snipe/snipe it Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-r42m-953q-6vjx
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-44831 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it has stored xss via component checkout notes (v8.4.0). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.4.1.

CVE-2026-44831 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-44831
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r42m-953q-6vjx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-44831

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: 8.4.1 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 8.4.1
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-2026-44831, 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 8.4.1), 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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 Users with component view access could be impacted by an unescaped `notes` column. ### Patches This was patched in https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/28f493d84d057895fbb93b6570e7393a2c2fa438, and is fixed in v8.4.1 or greater. ### Workarounds None.

CVE-2026-44831 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.4.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
< 8.4.1
8.4.1

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-r42m-953q-6vjx
NVD — CVE-2026-44831 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44831
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/28f493d84d057895fbb93b6570e7393a2c2fa438
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44831?
CVE-2026-44831 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT has Stored XSS via Component Checkout Notes (v8.4.0) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.4.1 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2026-44831?
Upgrading to 8.4.1 (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 8.4.1. Upgrade your dependency to 8.4.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-44831?
CVE-2026-44831 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-44831?
CVE-2026-44831 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-44831?
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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