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% (8th 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% (8th 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% (8th 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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