CVE-2026-55519: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT Has Improper Authorization Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x667-r589-43m7
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CVSS 0.0
CWE-285
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-55519 is a LOW (CVSS 0.0) snipe-it has improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285: Improper Authorization) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it has improper authorization in file deletion (idor). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.4.1.

CVE-2026-55519 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-55519
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x667-r589-43m7
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 0.0
CWE Classification CWE-285: Improper Authorization
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 0.0

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-55519

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-2026-55519, 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-285: Improper Authorization, where the product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. 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 A vulnerability was identified in Snipe-IT v8.4.0 (build 21280-g91a95dbc6) that allows any authenticated user with generic asset edit permissions to delete files attached to any asset in the system, regardless of ownership or company assignment. This constitutes an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability caused by a class-level authorization check in the file deletion endpoint, where an instance-level check is required. The vulnerability exists in both the web and API controllers, affecting all Snipe-IT installations running version 8.4.0 and potentially earlier versions. ### Patches Patched in https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/8bc7d50e35d93eee5a0d48b4923e497937cf93fd

CVE-2026-55519 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-x667-r589-43m7
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/8bc7d50e35d93eee5a0d48b4923e497937cf93fd
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55519?
CVE-2026-55519 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT has Improper Authorization in File Deletion (IDOR) under CWE-285: Improper Authorization.
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-2026-55519?
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-2026-55519?
CVE-2026-55519 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 0.0 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-55519?
CVE-2026-55519 is classified under CWE-285: Improper Authorization (The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-55519?
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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