Grokability Snipe-IT up to 8.5.x User Creation UsersController.php store permission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Grokability Snipe-IT up to 8.5.x. This vulnerability affects the function store of the file app/Http/Controllers/Users/UsersController.php of the component User Creation. Executing a manipulation can lead to permission. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-55483. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Grokability Snipe-IT up to 8.5.x and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function store of the file app/Http/Controllers/Users/UsersController.php of the component User Creation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a permission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-275. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.0, an authenticated user with users.create permission can submit the admin permission while creating a user because store() in app/Http/Controllers/Users/UsersController.php strips superuser permission but does not strip admin permission. The created account can obtain administrative privileges. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.0.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-55483 since 06/17/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1222 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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Upgrading to version 8.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Permission
CWE: CWE-275 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Snipe-IT 8.6.0

Timelineinfo

06/17/2026 CVE reserved
08/19/2026 +63 days Advisory disclosed
08/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/19/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-55483 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-55483
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-393286

Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2026 20:40
Changes: 08/19/2026 20:40 (70)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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