How severe is CVE-2024-5685?

CVE-2024-5685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-5685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5685?

CVE-2024-5685 affects Snipeitapp Snipe-it. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5685?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-5685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1923.

When was CVE-2024-5685 published?

CVE-2024-5685 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5685

CVE-2024-5685 is a high-severity vulnerability in Snipeitapp Snipe-it with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1923
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Snipeitapp Snipe-it
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Users with "User:edit" and "Self:api" permissions can promote or demote themselves or other users by performing changes to the group's memberships via API call.This issue affects snipe-it: from v4.6.17 through v6.4.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5685?: Users with "User:edit" and "Self:api" permissions can promote or demote themselves or other users by performing changes to the group's memberships via API call.This issue affects snipe-it: from v4.6.17 through v6.4.1.
How severe is CVE-2024-5685?: CVE-2024-5685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-5685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5685?: CVE-2024-5685 affects Snipeitapp Snipe-it. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-5685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1923.
When was CVE-2024-5685 published?: CVE-2024-5685 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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