CVE-2026-48507: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization in grokability snipe-it
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. A vulnerability in versions prior to 8.6.0 allows a non-admin user holding only the granular `users.edit` permission to lock every admin out of the instance by editing the `activated` flag (which determines whether or not a user can login) and the `ldap_import` flag, which determines whether or not the user can request a password reset. Version 8.6.0 contains a patch.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48507 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in Snipe-IT, an IT asset/license management system by grokability. In versions before 8.6.0, a non-admin user granted only the granular 'users.edit' permission can edit the 'activated' and 'ldap_import' flags of other users, including admins. This enables the attacker to lock out all admin users by deactivating their accounts and preventing password resets. The vulnerability is addressed by a patch included in Snipe-IT version 8.6.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a non-admin user with limited permissions to effectively lock out all admin users from the Snipe-IT instance by disabling their ability to log in and reset passwords. This results in a denial of service for administrative functions, potentially disrupting IT asset and license management operations. There is no direct confidentiality impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Snipe-IT to version 8.6.0 or later, which contains the official patch for this vulnerability. Until the upgrade is applied, restrict the 'users.edit' permission to trusted users only to minimize risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's versioning information indicating the fix is included in 8.6.0.
CVE-2026-48507: CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization in grokability snipe-it
Description
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. A vulnerability in versions prior to 8.6.0 allows a non-admin user holding only the granular `users.edit` permission to lock every admin out of the instance by editing the `activated` flag (which determines whether or not a user can login) and the `ldap_import` flag, which determines whether or not the user can request a password reset. Version 8.6.0 contains a patch.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48507 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) in Snipe-IT, an IT asset/license management system by grokability. In versions before 8.6.0, a non-admin user granted only the granular 'users.edit' permission can edit the 'activated' and 'ldap_import' flags of other users, including admins. This enables the attacker to lock out all admin users by deactivating their accounts and preventing password resets. The vulnerability is addressed by a patch included in Snipe-IT version 8.6.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a non-admin user with limited permissions to effectively lock out all admin users from the Snipe-IT instance by disabling their ability to log in and reset passwords. This results in a denial of service for administrative functions, potentially disrupting IT asset and license management operations. There is no direct confidentiality impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Snipe-IT to version 8.6.0 or later, which contains the official patch for this vulnerability. Until the upgrade is applied, restrict the 'users.edit' permission to trusted users only to minimize risk. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's versioning information indicating the fix is included in 8.6.0.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- GitHub_M
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T16:18:10.618Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a26f68ee29bf47b50440d62
Added to database: 06/08/2026, 17:06:22 UTC
Last enriched: 06/08/2026, 17:18:25 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 82
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