CVE-2026-44832 Details
Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.4.1, aAn authenticated user with only users.edit permission can escalate their own privileges to admin by sending a PATCH request to /api/v1/users/{id} with permissions[admin]=1. The API controller only strips the superuser key from the permissions array, allowing admin and all other permission keys to be set by any user who can update users. This vulnerability is fixed in 8.4.1.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Snipe-IT versions prior to 8.4.1. An authenticated user with 'users.edit' permission can elevate their privileges to admin by sending a PATCH request to the user permissions API endpoint. The API improperly handles the permissions array by only removing the 'superuser' key, allowing the 'admin' key and others to be modified by any user with permission to edit users.
Users can upgrade to Snipe-IT version 8.4.1 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-281 | Improper Preservation of Permissions | [email protected] |
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| snipeitapp snipe-it | < 8.4.1 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jul 2, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 26, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |