CVE-2026-85617: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in grokability snipe-it
Description
snipe-it versions before 8.6.3 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the bulk delete functionality that allows restricted users to soft-delete users outside their authorized scope. Attackers can include unauthorized user IDs in bulk delete requests to bypass instance-level restrictions and modify or disable accounts they should not access.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
grokability
snipe-it
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in snipe-it versions prior to 8.6.3 allows users with limited privileges to bypass instance-level authorization controls in the bulk delete feature. By manipulating the user IDs included in bulk delete requests, attackers can perform soft-deletions on user accounts beyond their permitted scope, effectively modifying or disabling unauthorized accounts. This flaw constitutes an authorization bypass that compromises access control integrity within the application.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability permits attackers with restricted privileges to disable or modify user accounts outside their authorized boundaries. This can lead to unauthorized account disruptions and potential denial of service for legitimate users. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7 indicates a high severity impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in snipe-it version 8.6.3. Users should upgrade to version 8.6.3 or later to remediate this authorization bypass vulnerability. No vendor advisory content was provided, so patch status is based on the version information given. Patch status is confirmed by the affectedVersions field indicating versions before 8.6.3 are vulnerable.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T11:03:33.315Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9aada5acd9273b4981df43
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 11:38:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:40:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 18:48:24 UTC
Views: 95
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