PatchTheCVECVE-2026-85616: Snipe-IT versions before 8.6.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in checkout-acceptance report act
CVE-2026-85616 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting snipe-it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Snipe-IT versions before 8.6.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in checkout-acceptance report actions when Full Multiple Company Support is enabled. Authenticated users with reports.view permission can enumerate sequential acceptance IDs and soft-delete or trigger reminder emails for acceptances belonging to other companies by exploiting a null check on the legacy users.company_id column.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2026-09-04 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-16 |
Last updated 2026-09-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2026-85616?
snipe-it: upgrade to 8.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-85616 being exploited?
CVE-2026-85616 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-2026-85616 affect?
CVE-2026-85616 affects snipe-it. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Snipe-IT versions before 8.6.2 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in checkout-acceptance report actions when Full Multiple Company Support is enabled. Authenticated users with reports.view permission can enumerate sequential acce
How urgent is CVE-2026-85616?
Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
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