CVE-2026-44832: Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-44832?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-44832 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44832 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-44832 affect?

CVE-2026-44832 affects snipe-it. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.4.1, aAn authenticated user with only users.edit permission can escalate their own privileges to admin by sending a PATCH request to /api/v1/users/{id} with permissions[admin]=1.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-44832 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting snipe-it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.4.1, aAn authenticated user with only users.edit permission can escalate their own privileges to admin by sending a PATCH request to /api/v1/users/{id} with permissions[admin]=1. The API controller only strips the superuser key from the permissions array, allowing admin and all other permission keys to be set by any user who can update users. This vulnerability is fixed in 8.4.1.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
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-281, CWE-863
Published	2026-05-26
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: snipeitapp

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-26 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 11:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snipeitapp snipe-it UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.4.1

Fixed in: 8.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 8.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade snipe-it

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade snipe-it

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2026-44832?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44832 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44832 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-2026-44832 affect?

CVE-2026-44832 affects snipe-it. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.4.1, aAn authenticated user with only users.edit permission can escalate their own privileges to admin by sending a PATCH request to /api/v1/users/{id} with permissions[admin]=1.

How urgent is CVE-2026-44832?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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References

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