CVE-2026-55472
Snipe-IT: API Location Creation Bypasses FMCS Parent-Child Company Boundary Validation
Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, when Full Multiple Companies Support and scope_locations_fmcs are enabled, the API location creation endpoint detects an invalid parent-child company mismatch but does not return immediately, allowing creation of a child location under a parent location from a different company. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.2.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 10, 2026, 8:11 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Snipe-IT to version 8.6.2 or later.
- Ensure Full Multiple Companies Support is configured correctly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-55472.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/9a8cbd6e00613a726b639a97a1da71b3c54f9489 | Patch |
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-8w8c-8mx9-52cw | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 8.6.2 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/9a8cbd6e00613a726b639a97a1da71b3c54f9489 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-8w8c-8mx9-52cw Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'grokability', 'product': 'snipe-it', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 8.6.2'}]}] Added Description Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, when Full Multiple Companies Support and scope_locations_fmcs are enabled, the API location creation endpoint detects an invalid parent-child company mismatch but does not return immediately, allowing creation of a child location under a parent location from a different company. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/9a8cbd6e00613a726b639a97a1da71b3c54f9489 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.2 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-8w8c-8mx9-52cw