CVE-2026-55469: Snipe/snipe it Path Traversal Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xr9m-gphc-9p63
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CVSS 0.0
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-55469 is a LOW (CVSS 0.0) path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it has a path traversal vulnerability via csv import `image` field. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.6.2.

CVE-2026-55469 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-55469
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xr9m-gphc-9p63
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 0.0
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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-2026-55469

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-2026-55469, 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted 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 An authenticated user holding the `import` and `assets.update` permissions can delete arbitrary files on the server filesystem by injecting a path traversal string into an asset's `image` field via CSV import, then triggering the image deletion feature.

CVE-2026-55469 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-xr9m-gphc-9p63
NVD — CVE-2026-55469 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55469
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/abc4363e8393b29a5566b8c50144426af72bbc97
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-2026-55469?
CVE-2026-55469 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT has a path traversal vulnerability via CSV import `image` field under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
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-2026-55469?
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-2026-55469?
CVE-2026-55469 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-2026-55469?
CVE-2026-55469 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-55469?
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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