CVE-2026-48493
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductSnipeitapp Snipe-it
PublishedJun 23, 2026
First seenJun 23, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-863Incorrect authorization
How to fix
Update
- snipeitapp snipe-it8.6.0 or later
- snipe/snipe-it8.6.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| snipeitapp snipe-it | v < 8.6.0 | 8.6.0 |
| snipe/snipe-itPackagist | v < 8.6.0 | 8.6.0 |
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