CVE-2026-55482: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT Has Multi-Tenancy Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-33g4-646g-qwmm
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-639
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-55482 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) snipe-it has multi-tenancy bypass vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it has multi-tenancy bypass via bulk asset update. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.4.2.

CVE-2026-55482 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-55482
GHSA Identifier GHSA-33g4-646g-qwmm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-55482

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: 8.4.2 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 8.4.2
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-2026-55482, 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 8.4.2), 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-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. 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 `BulkAssetsController::update()` method accepts `company_id` directly from user input without calling `Company::getIdForCurrentUser()`, the standard company-scoping function used by every other controller in the codebase. A non-superadmin user can move assets across company boundaries, breaking multi-tenancy isolation. ### Patches Patched in https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/d58fda626e8febfeff4cabbc20ba03edfc411e18

CVE-2026-55482 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.4.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
< 8.4.2
8.4.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-33g4-646g-qwmm
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/d58fda626e8febfeff4cabbc20ba03edfc411e18
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55482?
CVE-2026-55482 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT has Multi-Tenancy Bypass via Bulk Asset Update under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.4.2 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2026-55482?
Upgrading to 8.4.2 (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 8.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 8.4.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-55482?
CVE-2026-55482 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-55482?
CVE-2026-55482 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-55482?
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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