CVE-2026-38533: An improper authorization vulnerability in the /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint of Snipe-IT v8.4.0 allows authentic

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-38533 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting snipe-it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An improper authorization vulnerability in the /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint of Snipe-IT v8.4.0 allows authenticated attackers with the users.edit permission to modify sensitive authentication and account-state fields of other non-admin users via supplying a crafted PUT request.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2026-04-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: snipeitapp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-14 16:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snipeitapp snipe-it DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy snipe-it || rpm -q snipe-it || snipe-it --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison snipe-it sudo apt install snipe-it=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold snipe-it

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list snipe-it sudo dnf downgrade snipe-it-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add snipe-it

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-38533?

snipe-it: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-38533 being exploited?

CVE-2026-38533 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-38533 affect?

CVE-2026-38533 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An improper authorization vulnerability in the /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint of Snipe-IT v8.4.0 allows authenticated attackers with the users.edit permission to modify sensitive authentication and account-state fields of other non-admin users

How urgent is CVE-2026-38533?

Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference

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References

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