CVE-2026-55476: Snipe-IT: Unauthorized Asset Request Cancellation via Unguarded cancel_by_admin Parameter
Published Jul 10, 2026
·Updated
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.0, POST /account/request/{itemType}/{itemId}/{cancelbyadmin?}/{requestingUser?} accepts cancelbyadmin as a URL path segment without sufficient authorization, allowing an authenticated user to supply a victim user ID and silently cancel that user’s pending asset requests. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.0.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Snipe-IT Snipe-IT<8.6.0
Snipeitapp Snipe-it<8.6.0
Remediation
Event History
Jul 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-55476?
CVE-2026-55476 has a risk rating of 35.
2
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-55476?
CVE-2026-55476 affects Snipe-IT versions prior to 8.6.0.
3
How do I fix CVE-2026-55476?
To remediate CVE-2026-55476, upgrade Snipe-IT to version 8.6.0 or later.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-55476?
CVE-2026-55476 is an unauthorized access vulnerability in the Snipe-IT asset management system.
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What impact does CVE-2026-55476 have on users?
CVE-2026-55476 allows authenticated users to cancel asset requests for other users without proper authorization.