Authorization Flaw in Snipe-IT IT Asset Management System
CVE-2026-55843

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Grokability

Status
Snipe-it
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-55843?

A security flaw in Snipe-IT allows unauthorized permission modifications due to inadequate handling of user permissions during updates. Specifically, an administrator or a user with edit privileges can inadvertently strip critical permissions from another user's account, potentially compromising system integrity. This vulnerability is addressed in version 8.6.0, urging all users to upgrade to enhance security controls.

Affected Version(s)

snipe-it < 8.6.0

References

https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisori...
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https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/1cff2d67aa...
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https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.0
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CVSS V4

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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