CVE-2026-48493: Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-48493?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-48493 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48493 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-2026-48493 affect?

CVE-2026-48493 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-48493?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-48493 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) 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. 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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-06-23
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

2026-06-23 23:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 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-2026-48493?

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

Is CVE-2026-48493 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48493 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-2026-48493 affect?

CVE-2026-48493 affects snipe-it. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-48493?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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