CVE-2026-55519: CWE-285: Improper Authorization in grokability snipe-it
CVE-2026-55519 is a medium severity vulnerability in Snipe-IT, an IT asset/license management system. Prior to version 8.4.1, authenticated users with generic asset edit permissions could delete files attached to assets outside their ownership or company assignment due to improper authorization checks. The flaw arises because the destroy() methods authorize updates against the object class rather than the specific object instance, leading to an insecure direct object reference. This issue is fixed in version 8.4.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Snipe-IT versions before 8.4.1 contain an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) where authenticated users with generic asset edit permissions can delete files attached to assets they do not own or are not assigned to their company. The vulnerability is caused by the destroy() methods in app/Http/Controllers/Api/UploadedFilesController.php and app/Http/Controllers/UploadedFilesController.php authorizing update actions against the object class instead of the resolved object instance. This results in insecure direct object references allowing unauthorized file deletions. The issue is resolved in version 8.4.1.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an authenticated user with generic asset edit permissions to delete files attached to assets outside their ownership or company assignment. This could lead to unauthorized modification or loss of asset-related files, impacting data integrity and availability. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Snipe-IT to version 8.4.1 or later, where this authorization flaw has been fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor stating the issue is resolved in 8.4.1. No additional mitigation is indicated.
CVE-2026-55519: CWE-285: Improper Authorization in grokability snipe-it
Description
CVE-2026-55519 is a medium severity vulnerability in Snipe-IT, an IT asset/license management system. Prior to version 8.4.1, authenticated users with generic asset edit permissions could delete files attached to assets outside their ownership or company assignment due to improper authorization checks. The flaw arises because the destroy() methods authorize updates against the object class rather than the specific object instance, leading to an insecure direct object reference. This issue is fixed in version 8.4.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Snipe-IT versions before 8.4.1 contain an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) where authenticated users with generic asset edit permissions can delete files attached to assets they do not own or are not assigned to their company. The vulnerability is caused by the destroy() methods in app/Http/Controllers/Api/UploadedFilesController.php and app/Http/Controllers/UploadedFilesController.php authorizing update actions against the object class instead of the resolved object instance. This results in insecure direct object references allowing unauthorized file deletions. The issue is resolved in version 8.4.1.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an authenticated user with generic asset edit permissions to delete files attached to assets outside their ownership or company assignment. This could lead to unauthorized modification or loss of asset-related files, impacting data integrity and availability. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Snipe-IT to version 8.4.1 or later, where this authorization flaw has been fixed. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor stating the issue is resolved in 8.4.1. No additional mitigation is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-16T22:44:22.284Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a85f489acd9273b49724280
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 18:23:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 18:43:09 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 18:43:09 UTC
Views: 4
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