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CVE-2026-86765: Snipe-IT 8.6.3 Authorization Bypass via Asset Update Endpoint

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: yes
• Published: 2026-09-09 · updated 2026-09-16
• Weakness: CWE-862

Description

Snipe-IT versions before 8.7.0 fail to enforce checkout authorization when assignment fields are submitted to the asset update endpoint. Authenticated users with edit permission but explicitly denied checkout permission can reassign assets, bypass check-in procedures, and alter custody records by submitting assigned_user, assigned_asset, or assigned_location parameters to PATCH /api/v1/hardware/{id}.

Affected products

• grokability snipe-it: before 8.7.0 — fixed in 8.7.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: grokability snipe-it 8.7.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/f71806b1e0efbd3bc2b6be61994ad2a5d5d6c206
• https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-6g2g-83pc-6365
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snipe-it-8.6.3-authorization-bypass-via-asset-update-endpoint
• https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-6g2g-83pc-6365

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