Vulnerability Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.7.0, a password-authenticated session for an account with self.api permission can reach the personal-access-token API flow before completing the account's second-factor challenge because CheckForTwoFactor is enforced in the web middleware group but not the API middleware group. The advisory states that the resulting persistent API token can read and modify resources with the victim's permissions and, for an administrator, can reach the users/two_factor_reset endpoint. Resetting the administrator's enrolled second factor allows the password-holding attacker to enroll an attacker-controlled factor, take over the administrator's web account, and lock out the legitimate user. The token does not create a web session, but it provides broad API access while the same browser session remains blocked at the two-factor page. This vulnerability is fixed in 8.7.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snipeitapp | Snipe-It | < 8.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/87c362962a670f427be071850b218e43ePatch
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/c4ea7db51ca80bf11b1d04fbe46e4a64fPatch
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/pull/19294Patch
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/releases/tag/v8.7.0Release Notes
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-hxcx-9h4f-42xxExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-hxcx-9h4f-42xxExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-63493?
CVE-2026-63493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.7.0, a password-authenticated session for an account with self.api permission can reach the personal-access-token API flow before completi...
How severe is CVE-2026-63493?
CVE-2026-63493 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-63493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snipeitapp Snipe-It.