CVE-2026-55643: Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-55643?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-55643 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55643 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-2026-55643 affect?

CVE-2026-55643 affects snipe-it. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.3, a company-scoped user in FMCS floater mode can access users whose company_id is null because broad API queries and bulk web actions do not consistently apply isCurrentUserHa

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-55643 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) 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 8.6.3, a company-scoped user in FMCS floater mode can access users whose company_id is null because broad API queries and bulk web actions do not consistently apply isCurrentUserHasAccess. The /api/v1/users and /api/v1/users/{id}/licenses endpoints can expose personal data and assigned licenses, /users/bulkeditsave can modify out-of-scope profiles, and /users/merge can soft-delete users

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-08-19
Last modified	2026-09-30

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

Last updated 2026-09-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-19 19:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-30 12:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snipeitapp snipe-it UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.6.3

Fixed in: 8.6.3

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 8.6.3 (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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-55643?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-55643 being exploited?

CVE-2026-55643 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-2026-55643 affect?

CVE-2026-55643 affects snipe-it. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.3, a company-scoped user in FMCS floater mode can access users whose company_id is null because broad API queries and bulk web actions do not consistently apply isCurrentUserHa

How urgent is CVE-2026-55643?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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References

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