CVE-2026-55461: Snipe-IT: Open Redirect After User Edit
Impact The user edit flow stores url()->previous() into Laravel's intended URL session value and later redirects with redirect()->intended(...) when redirectoption=back is submitted. Because the previous URL is derived from the attacker-controlled Referer header, an authenticated user performing a normal user-edit action can be redirected to an external attacker-controlled site.
An attacker who can cause a logged-in user with permission to edit a user record to open the edit page with an attacker-controlled Referer value.
The application can be used as a trusted redirector after a legitimate user edit action. This can support phishing or trust-boundary attacks against Snipe-IT users and matches a historical open redirect class where session-stored navigation context influences redirect destinations.
Patches Patched in f4cac96358
Other sources
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.2, the user edit flow stores url()->previous() from the attacker-controlled Referer header into Laravel’s intended URL session value and later uses redirect()->intended(...) when redirectoption=back is submitted, allowing Snipe-IT to be used as a trusted redirector after a legitimate user edit action. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.2.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/snipe/snipe-itto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.6.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Snipe-ITto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.6.2Patch f4cac96358
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-55461?
The severity of CVE-2026-55461 is classified as medium, with a score of 6.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55461?
To fix CVE-2026-55461, upgrade Snipe-IT to version 8.6.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-55461?
CVE-2026-55461 is an open redirect vulnerability in Snipe-IT.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2026-55461?
An attacker can manipulate the user edit flow to redirect users to malicious sites by exploiting the open redirect.
Which versions of Snipe-IT are affected by CVE-2026-55461?
Snipe-IT versions prior to 8.6.2 are affected by CVE-2026-55461.