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CVE-2026-37709: Snipe-IT Insecure Permissions Allows Remote Code Execution
CVE-2026-37709
GHSA-xg82-2hrv-hf64
Summary
A security issue in Snipe-IT versions 8.4.0 and earlier could allow an attacker to execute malicious code remotely. This affects users who have not updated to a fixed version. To protect your system, update to the latest version of Snipe-IT.
What to do
- Update snipe snipe-it to version 8.4.1.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| composer | snipe | snipe-it |
< 8.4.1 Fix: upgrade to 8.4.1
|
| – | snipeitapp | snipe-it |
< 8.4.1 cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original title
Snipe-IT has insecure permissions in file uploads
Original description
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in grokability snipe-it versions through 8.4.0, fixed after 2026-03-10 commit 676a9958, allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the `app/Http/Controllers/Api/UploadedFilesController.php` component
### Impact
Users who can view assets, consumables, etc were able to send a POST request to `/api/v1/{object_type}/{id}/files`. The API authorized with "view" instead of write permission and persists the file and audit log entry.
### Patches
Fixed after 2026-03-10 commit 676a9958, fix released to 8.4.1.
### Workarounds
None.
### Impact
Users who can view assets, consumables, etc were able to send a POST request to `/api/v1/{object_type}/{id}/files`. The API authorized with "view" instead of write permission and persists the file and audit log entry.
### Patches
Fixed after 2026-03-10 commit 676a9958, fix released to 8.4.1.
### Workarounds
None.
nvd CVSS3.1
9.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-284
Improper Access Control
Published: 8 May 2026 · Updated: 28 May 2026 · First seen: 7 May 2026