CVE-2026-48507: Snipe-IT Bulk Editing Users Allowed `ldap_import` Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6f75-x745-xcpr
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-48507 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.1) bulk editing users allowed `ldap_import` vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Snipe-IT libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves bulk editing users allowed `ldap_import` and `activated_in` bulk editing users. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.6.0.

CVE-2026-48507 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-48507
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6f75-x745-xcpr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Snipe-IT
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-48507

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected 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-2026-48507, inspect your project dependencies for Snipe-IT:

inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of 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-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 vulnerability allows a non-admin user holding only the granular `users.edit` permission to lock every admin out of the instance by editing the `activated` flag (which determines whether or not a user can login) and the `ldap_import` flag, which determines whether or not the user can request a password reset. ### Patches Patched in https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/403f9c848b05274642f64450696bdcdc242a352a

CVE-2026-48507 Affected 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-6f75-x745-xcpr
NVD — CVE-2026-48507 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48507
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/403f9c848b05274642f64450696bdcdc242a352a
Snipe-IT Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it
vokecyber.com/research/cve-2026-4... WEB
https://vokecyber.com/research/cve-2026-48507-snipe-it-admin-lockout

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-48507?
CVE-2026-48507 is a security vulnerability in Snipe-IT involving Bulk editing users allowed `ldap_import` and `activated_in` bulk editing users under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Snipe-IT versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.6.0 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2026-48507?
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-2026-48507?
CVE-2026-48507 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-48507?
CVE-2026-48507 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-2026-48507?
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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