Insufficient Session Expiration in snipe/snipe-itGHSA-cmxc-9ghj-jp87
MEDIUMFix: snipe/snipe-it@6fde72aGHSA-cmxc-9ghj-jp87 is a medium-severity (CVSS 4.6) CWE-384 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
Session Fixation in GitHub repository snipe/snipe-it prior to version 6.0.10. The session is not invalidated after a password change.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | snipe/snipe-it | all versions | 6.0.10composer require snipe/snipe-it:^6.0.10 |
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 6.0.10 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-cmxc-9ghj-jp87 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-cmxc-9ghj-jp87 in your dependencies?
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