Vulnerability Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, an authenticated user with import and assets.update permissions can place a path traversal string in an asset image field through CSV import and then trigger image deletion, allowing deletion of arbitrary files accessible to the server process. 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/abc4363e8393b29a5566b8c50144426afPatch
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2Release Notes
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-xr9m-gphc-9p63PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-55469?
CVE-2026-55469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, an authenticated user with import and assets.update permissions can place a path traversal string in an asset image field through CSV...
How severe is CVE-2026-55469?
CVE-2026-55469 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-55469?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snipeitapp Snipe-It.