Vulnerability Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, CommonMark escapes raw HTML but does not sanitize javascript: URIs in Markdown hyperlinks, allowing a user with assets.edit permission to place a malicious link in a markdown-textarea custom field that executes arbitrary JavaScript when another user opens the asset detail page and clicks the link. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.2.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snipeitapp | Snipe-It | < 8.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/006981cccffce1739e24d3b680b676f77Patch
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2Release Notes
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-r52f-r9v5-66xrPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-55464?
CVE-2026-55464 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, CommonMark escapes raw HTML but does not sanitize javascript: URIs in Markdown hyperlinks, allowing a user with assets.edit permissio...
How severe is CVE-2026-55464?
CVE-2026-55464 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-55464?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snipeitapp Snipe-It.