Vulnerability Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, POST /api/v1/kits/{kit_id}/licenses checks whether the caller can edit kits but does not authorize access to the referenced license object, allowing a low-privilege user with predefined-kit permissions to bind a license they should not be able to access or manage into a kit. 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/0d870d540d27107634f3134e0e7f106b3Patch
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2Release Notes
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-crv3-j83j-f3r6PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-55478?
CVE-2026-55478 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, POST /api/v1/kits/{kit_id}/licenses checks whether the caller can edit kits but does not authorize access to the referenced license o...
How severe is CVE-2026-55478?
CVE-2026-55478 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-2026-55478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snipeitapp Snipe-It.