CVE-2026-55475
Snipe-IT: Import created_by can be overwritten
Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.1, the Importer API endpoint allows a user with CSV import capabilities and a valid API key to overwrite the created_by value of an import file, allowing unauthorized modification of import ownership metadata. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.1.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2026, 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 14, 2026, 12:14 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade Snipe-IT to version 8.6.1 or later.
- Verify API key access controls.
- Review existing import ownership records.
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-2026-55475.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/39fbe983132feca2ef15c1c0200fcc77c23a1434 | Patch |
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/pull/19072 | Patch Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.1 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-5wx7-xq8j-v4qm | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 8.6.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/39fbe983132feca2ef15c1c0200fcc77c23a1434 Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/pull/19072 Types: Issue Tracking, Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.1 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-5wx7-xq8j-v4qm Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-55475', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-13T16:11:42.936956Z'} -
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': '< 8.6.1'}]}] Added Description Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.1, the Importer API endpoint allows a user with CSV import capabilities and a valid API key to overwrite the created_by value of an import file, allowing unauthorized modification of import ownership metadata. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.1. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/39fbe983132feca2ef15c1c0200fcc77c23a1434 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/pull/19072 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.6.1 Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-5wx7-xq8j-v4qm