GHSA-9vh6-qfv6-vcqp is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) CWE-74 vulnerability in snipe/snipe-it. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for snipe/snipe-it — see the affected versions and patch details below.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
Snipe-IT is a free, open-source IT asset/license management systemIn Snipe-IT, versions v3.0-alpha to v5.3.7 are vulnerable to Host Header Injection. By sending a specially crafted host header in the reset password request, it is possible to send password reset links to users which once clicked lead to an attacker controlled server and thus leading to password reset token leak. This can lead to account take over.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | snipe/snipe-it | ≥ 3.0-alpha&&< 5.3.8 | 5.3.8composer require snipe/snipe-it:^5.3.8 |
Affected Products
snipe-itsnipeitappResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for snipe/snipe-it, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update snipe/snipe-it to 5.3.8 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-9vh6-qfv6-vcqp is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
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