Summary
Snipe-IT has missing object-level authorization in Kits API
Impact
The API endpoint for adding a license to a predefined kit (POST /api/v1/kits/{kit_id}/licenses) only checks whether the caller can edit kits, but does not perform object-level authorization on the referenced license itself. Because of this, a low-privilege user with only predefined-kit permissions can still bind a license that they should not be allowed to access or manage into a kit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-55478? CVE-2026-55478 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in snipe/snipe-it (composer), affecting versions <= 8.6.1. It is fixed in 8.6.2.
- Which versions of snipe/snipe-it are affected by CVE-2026-55478? snipe/snipe-it (composer) versions <= 8.6.1 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2026-55478? Yes. CVE-2026-55478 is fixed in 8.6.2. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2026-55478 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2026-55478 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether CVE-2026-55478 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-55478? Upgrade
snipe/snipe-itto 8.6.2 or later.