CVE-2026-55483: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT Vulnerable To Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g
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CWE-862
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-55483 is a MODERATE snipe-it vulnerable to privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it vulnerable to privilege escalation via missing admin permission check in user creation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.6.0.

CVE-2026-55483 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-55483
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-862: Missing Authorization
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-55483

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Snipe/snipe it dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

snipe/snipe-it fixed: 8.6.0 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 8.6.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2026-55483, inspect your project dependencies for Snipe/snipe it:

inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Snipe/snipe it in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.6.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization, where the product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. In Snipe/snipe it, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact The `store()` method in both the web and API `UsersController` only strips the superuser permission when a non-superuser creates a user. It does not strip the admin permission. This allows any authenticated user with the `users.create` permission to create a new user with full admin privileges. The `users.create permission` may commonly be delegated to HR staff, department leads, or similar roles. ### Patches Patched in [aea3877718](https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/aea3877718158cc2a10c2dde4597b1f439f5f6cb)

CVE-2026-55483 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.6.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
< 8.6.0
8.6.0

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/aea3877718158cc2a10c2dde4597b1f439f5f6cb
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-55483?
CVE-2026-55483 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation via Missing admin Permission Check in User Creation under CWE-862: Missing Authorization.
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.6.0 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2026-55483?
Upgrading to 8.6.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is snipe/snipe-it affected?
Yes, snipe/snipe-it is affected in releases prior to 8.6.0. Upgrade your dependency to 8.6.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-55483?
CVE-2026-55483 is classified under CWE-862: Missing Authorization (The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-55483?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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