Summary
Snipe-IT has Improper Authorization in File Deletion (IDOR)
Impact
A vulnerability was identified in Snipe-IT v8.4.0 (build 21280-g91a95dbc6) that allows any authenticated user with generic asset edit permissions to delete files attached to any asset in the system, regardless of ownership or company assignment. This constitutes an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability caused by a class-level authorization check in the file deletion endpoint, where an instance-level check is required.
The vulnerability exists in both the web and API controllers, affecting all Snipe-IT installations running version 8.4.0 and potentially earlier versions.
Affected versions
Security releases
Kodem intelligence
Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2026-55519? CVE-2026-55519 is a low-severity security vulnerability in snipe/snipe-it (composer), affecting versions <= 8.4.0. It is fixed in 8.4.1.
- Which versions of snipe/snipe-it are affected by CVE-2026-55519? snipe/snipe-it (composer) versions <= 8.4.0 is affected.
- Is there a fix for CVE-2026-55519? Yes. CVE-2026-55519 is fixed in 8.4.1. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is CVE-2026-55519 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2026-55519 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-2026-55519 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-2026-55519? Upgrade
snipe/snipe-itto 8.4.1 or later.