CVE-2026-48492: Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-48492?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-48492 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48492 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-2026-48492 affect?

CVE-2026-48492 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to version 8.6.1, the GET /api/v1/{object}/selectlist API endpoint is missing an authorization check. Any user who can log into Snipe-IT - regardless of permissions - can retrieve a p

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-48492?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-48492 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.

Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to version 8.6.1, the GET /api/v1/{object}/selectlist API endpoint is missing an authorization check. Any user who can log into Snipe-IT - regardless of permissions - can retrieve a paginated list of all user accounts using only their web session cookie. No API token or elevated permissions are required. This exposes usernames, display names, employee numbers, and user IDs for every active

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-07-08
Last modified	2026-10-25

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

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-08 22:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snipeitapp snipe-it UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.6.0

Fixed in: 8.6.0

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 8.6.0 (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-2026-48492?

snipe-it: upgrade to 8.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48492 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48492 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-2026-48492 affect?

CVE-2026-48492 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to version 8.6.1, the GET /api/v1/{object}/selectlist API endpoint is missing an authorization check. Any user who can log into Snipe-IT - regardless of permissions - can retrieve a p

How urgent is CVE-2026-48492?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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