Auth bypass in Grokability Snipe-It
CVE-2026-55516
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, PATCH or PUT /api/v1/maintenances/{maintenance_id} checks access to the current maintenance record and asset but then fills attacker-controlled fields including asset_id without re-authorizing the newly supplied asset, allowing an authorized user to move a maintenance record onto an asset outside their company scope. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.2.
Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)
EPSS: 0.004 (30.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Grokability Snipe-it — versions < 8.6.2
- Snipeitapp Snipe-it
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-55516?
- CVE-2026-55516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Grokability Snipe-It, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-07-10.
- How severe is CVE-2026-55516?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.