grokability snipe-it up to 8.5.x /api/v1/users/ authorization

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in grokability snipe-it up to 8.5.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/v1/users/. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-48493. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in grokability snipe-it up to 8.5.x. This affects some unknown processing of the file /api/v1/users/. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-863. 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. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-48493 since 05/21/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 8.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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• grokability

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• snipe-it

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• 8.0
• 8.1
• 8.2
• 8.3
• 8.4
• 8.5

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• Product: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/

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