CVE-2026-37709 Snipe-IT has insecure permissions in file uploads
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code due to insecure permissions in the uploaded files controller of Snipe-IT.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-37709?
CVE-2026-37709 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Snipeitapp Snipe-It, published on 7 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in grokability snipe-it v.8.4.0 and before and fixed after 2026-03-10 commit 676a9958 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the app/Http/Controllers/Api/UploadedFilesController.php component
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-37709?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including snipe/snipe-it. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
snipe/snipe-it Packagist | All versions | 8.4.1 |
snipe/snipe-it Packagist | All versions | 8.4.1 |
Products include Snipeitapp Snipe-It.
How do I fix CVE-2026-37709?
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 8.4.1 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-37709 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-37709 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Snipeitapp Snipe-It
- CVE-2025-63601 File upload in n/a
- CVE-2026-86738 Snipe-IT before 8.7.0 CSS Injection via Custom CSS
- CVE-2026-116199 Snipe-IT before 8.6.3 Authentication Bypass via Google SSO Callback
- CVE-2022-1380 Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Item name parameter in snipe/snipe-it
- CVE-2022-1445 Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the checked_out_to parameter in snipe/snipe-it
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xg82-2hrv-hf64.