CVE-2026-48493— Snipe-IT Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation for self via API Permissions Assignment
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Affected
grokability snipe-it
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
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Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Grokability Snipe-IT是Grokability公司开源的一套开源IT资产/许可证管理系统。 Grokability Snipe-IT 8.6.0之前版本存在授权问题漏洞，该漏洞源于用户通过PATCH请求可以授予自身除admin和superuser外的所有权限，可能导致权限提升。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1078 · Valid AccountsAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| grokability | snipe-it | < 8.6.0 |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-48493
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Snipe-IT Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation for self via API Permissions Assignment
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
授权机制不正确
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Grokability Snipe-IT 授权问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Grokability Snipe-IT是Grokability公司开源的一套开源IT资产/许可证管理系统。 Grokability Snipe-IT 8.6.0之前版本存在授权问题漏洞，该漏洞源于用户通过PATCH请求可以授予自身除admin和superuser外的所有权限，可能导致权限提升。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| grokability | snipe-it | < 8.6.0 | - |
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Patches & Fixes for CVE-2026-48493 (1)
Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-48493 (1)
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