CVE-2026-48493: Snipe/snipe it Snipe-IT Vulnerable To Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-52fw-7fw2-fmv5
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-48493 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) snipe-it vulnerable to privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it vulnerable to privilege escalation for self via api permissions assignment. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.6.0.

CVE-2026-48493 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-48493
GHSA Identifier GHSA-52fw-7fw2-fmv5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-48493

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-2026-48493, 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. 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 A user with only users.edit AND api permissions 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. ### Patches Patched in https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/pull/19024

CVE-2026-48493 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-52fw-7fw2-fmv5
NVD — CVE-2026-48493 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48493
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/pull/19024
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48493?
CVE-2026-48493 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation for self via API Permissions Assignment under CWE-863: Incorrect 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-2026-48493?
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 is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-48493?
CVE-2026-48493 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-48493?
CVE-2026-48493 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2026-48493?
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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