CVE-2026-38533 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

An improper authorization vulnerability in the /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint of Snipe-IT v8.4.0 allows authenticated attackers with the users.edit permission to modify sensitive authentication and account-state fields of other non-admin users via supplying a crafted PUT request.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Snipeitapp	Snipe-It	8.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

https://github.com/TREXNEGRO/Security-Advisories/tree/main/CVE-2026-38533ExploitThird Party AdvisoryMitigation
https://snipeitapp.com/Product
https://github.com/TREXNEGRO/Security-Advisories/blob/main/CVE-2026-38533/poc.mdExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-38533?

CVE-2026-38533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An improper authorization vulnerability in the /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint of Snipe-IT v8.4.0 allows authenticated attackers with the users.edit permission to modify sensitive authentication and accou...

How severe is CVE-2026-38533?

CVE-2026-38533 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-38533?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snipeitapp Snipe-It.