Auth bypass in Grokability Snipe-it
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 admin and superuser — for example `asset…
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (8.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Grokability Snipe-it — versions < 8.6.0
- Snipeitapp Snipe-it
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-48493?
- CVE-2026-48493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Grokability Snipe-it, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-06-23.
- How severe is CVE-2026-48493?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.