CVE-2026-44831: Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44831?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-44831 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44831 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-44831 affect?

CVE-2026-44831 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.4.1, users with component view access could be impacted by an unescaped notes column, resulting in cross-site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability is fixed in 8.4.1.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-44831?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44831 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting snipe-it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.4.1, users with component view access could be impacted by an unescaped notes column, resulting in cross-site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability is fixed in 8.4.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2026-05-26
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: snipeitapp

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-26 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snipeitapp snipe-it UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.4.1

Fixed in: 8.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snipe-it || rpm -q snipe-it || snipe-it --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade snipe-it

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade snipe-it

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44831?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44831 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44831 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-44831 affect?

CVE-2026-44831 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.4.1, users with component view access could be impacted by an unescaped notes column, resulting in cross-site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability is fixed in 8.4.1.

How urgent is CVE-2026-44831?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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