Vulnerability Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.0, POST /account/request/{itemType}/{itemId}/{cancel_by_admin?}/{requestingUser?} accepts cancel_by_admin as a URL path segment without sufficient authorization, allowing an authenticated user to supply a victim user ID and silently cancel that user’s pending asset requests. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.0.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snipeitapp | Snipe-It | < 8.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/3c1b18919afbba12d419a9795929493b0Patch
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/ac2162113d9e25e4c61b61916ce67fb2aPatch
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.0Release Notes
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-53jc-27pc-x8r8Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-55476?
CVE-2026-55476 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.0, POST /account/request/{itemType}/{itemId}/{cancel_by_admin?}/{requestingUser?} accepts cancel_by_admin as a URL path segment without ...
How severe is CVE-2026-55476?
CVE-2026-55476 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-55476?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snipeitapp Snipe-It.