CVE-2026-37709: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT Has Insecure Permissions Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xg82-2hrv-hf64
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-37709 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) snipe-it has insecure permissions vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it has insecure permissions in file uploads. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.4.1.

CVE-2026-37709 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-37709
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xg82-2hrv-hf64
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2026-37709

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-2026-37709, 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-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. 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

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in grokability snipe-it versions through 8.4.0, fixed after 2026-03-10 commit 676a9958, allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the `app/Http/Controllers/Api/UploadedFilesController.php` component ### Impact Users who can view assets, consumables, etc were able to send a POST request to `/api/v1/{object_type}/{id}/files`. The API authorized with "view" instead of write permission and persists the file and audit log entry. ### Patches Fixed after 2026-03-10 commit 676a9958, fix released to 8.4.1. ### Workarounds None.

CVE-2026-37709 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-xg82-2hrv-hf64
NVD — CVE-2026-37709 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-37709
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/676a9958895a77de340565e7a0b17ae744664904
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-37709?
CVE-2026-37709 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT has insecure permissions in file uploads under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
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-2026-37709?
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-2026-37709?
CVE-2026-37709 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-37709?
CVE-2026-37709 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-37709?
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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