CVE-2026-48493 Details
Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. In versions prior to 8.6.0, a user with only users.edit can send a PATCH to /api/v1/users/{their_own_id} and grant themselves any permission except admin and superuser — for example `assets.view`, `assets.create`, `reports.view`, import, etc. The issue is patched in version 8.6.0.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Snipe-IT versions prior to 8.6.0. A user with the 'users.edit' permission can send a PATCH request to the '/api/v1/users/{their_own_id}' endpoint, allowing them to grant themselves various permissions, such as 'assets.view', 'assets.create', 'reports.view', and import rights, except for admin and superuser privileges. This vulnerability has been patched in version 8.6.0.
Users can upgrade to Snipe-IT version 8.6.0 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/pull/19024 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-52fw-7fw2-fmv5 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| snipeitapp snipe-it | < 8.6.0 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |