grokability snipe-it up to 8.6.1 Asset Image path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in grokability snipe-it up to 8.6.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Asset Image Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-55469. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in grokability snipe-it up to 8.6.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Asset Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, an authenticated user with import and assets.update permissions can place a path traversal string in an asset image field through CSV import and then trigger image deletion, allowing deletion of arbitrary files accessible to the server process. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.2.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-55469 since 06/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

Upgrading to version 8.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: snipe-it 8.6.2

Timelineinfo

06/17/2026 CVE reserved
07/10/2026 +23 days Advisory disclosed
07/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-55469 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-55469
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-377608

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2026 22:33
Changes: 07/10/2026 22:33 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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