CVE-2026-86764: Snipe-IT through 8.6.4 (fixed in 8.7.0) does not enforce the components.view permission on the authenticated e

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-86764?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-86764 being exploited?

CVE-2026-86764 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-2026-86764 affect?

CVE-2026-86764 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Snipe-IT through 8.6.4 (fixed in 8.7.0) does not enforce the components.view permission on the authenticated endpoint GET /api/v1/hardware/ /assigned/components. The endpoint authorizes only assets.view on the parent asset before r

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-86764 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting snipe-it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Snipe-IT through 8.6.4 (fixed in 8.7.0) does not enforce the components.view permission on the authenticated endpoint GET /api/v1/hardware/<asset-id>/assigned/components. The endpoint authorizes only assets.view on the parent asset before returning linked component details; the components.view check is applied only to the response's available_actions.view flag and not to the returned data. As a result, an authenticated user holding only assets.vi

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
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-862
Published	2026-09-09
Last modified	2026-09-20

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: snipeitapp

Last updated 2026-09-20 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-09 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-20 01:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snipeitapp snipe-it UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.7.0

Fixed in: 8.7.0

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 8.7.0 (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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-86764?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-86764 being exploited?

CVE-2026-86764 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-2026-86764 affect?

CVE-2026-86764 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Snipe-IT through 8.6.4 (fixed in 8.7.0) does not enforce the components.view permission on the authenticated endpoint GET /api/v1/hardware/<asset-id>/assigned/components. The endpoint authorizes only assets.view on the parent asset before r

How urgent is CVE-2026-86764?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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