How severe is CVE-2026-48493?

CVE-2026-48493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-48493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48493?

CVE-2026-48493 affects Snipeitapp Snipe-it. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48493?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-48493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-48493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38635.

When was CVE-2026-48493 published?

CVE-2026-48493 was published on 2026-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

CVE-2026-48493

CVE-2026-48493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Snipeitapp Snipe-it with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38635
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Snipeitapp Snipe-it
Published: 2026-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-26

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48493?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-48493?: CVE-2026-48493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-48493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48493?: CVE-2026-48493 affects Snipeitapp Snipe-it. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-48493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-48493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38635.
When was CVE-2026-48493 published?: CVE-2026-48493 was published on 2026-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Snipeitapp Snipe-it

CVE-2025-63601 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Snipe-IT before version 8.3.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to…
CVE-2026-37709 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Insecure Permissions vulnerability in grokability snipe-it v.8.4.0 and before and fixed after 2026-03-10 commit…
CVE-2026-85617 — High (CVSS 8.8): snipe-it versions before 8.6.3 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the bulk delete functionality that…
CVE-2026-55643 — High (CVSS 8.8): Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.3, a company-scoped user in FMCS floater mode can…
CVE-2026-55483 — High (CVSS 8.8): Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.6.0, an authenticated user with users.create permission…
CVE-2026-44832 — 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…

All CVEs affecting Snipeitapp Snipe-it →

Other CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-75745 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Experience Manager Forms JEE is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in…
CVE-2026-75723 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Campaign Classic (ACC) is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary…
CVE-2026-69555 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Incorrect authorization in Azure Arc allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVE-2026-71398 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Campaign Classic (ACC) is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary…
CVE-2026-27302 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Campaign Classic (ACC) is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary…
CVE-2026-48449 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Adobe Campaign Classic (ACC) is affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary…

Browse all CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) vulnerabilities →