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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2026-48493

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 a...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SnipeitappSnipe-It< 8.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-48493?

CVE-2026-48493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 a...

How severe is CVE-2026-48493?

CVE-2026-48493 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-48493?

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