CVE-2026-44832: Snipe-IT: Privilege Escalation via API Permissions Assignment
Impact An authenticated user with only users.edit permission can escalate their own privileges to admin by sending a PATCH request to /api/v1/users/{id} with permissions[admin]=1. The API controller only strips the superuser key from the permissions array, allowing admin and all other permission keys to be set by any user who can update users.
Patches Patched in https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/ce18ff669ceb0f0349749fd5d11c1d3d40b10569, fix was released in v8.4.1
Workarounds None.
Other sources
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.4.1, aAn authenticated user with only users.edit permission can escalate their own privileges to admin by sending a PATCH request to /api/v1/users/{id} with permissions[admin]=1. The API controller only strips the superuser key from the permissions array, allowing admin and all other permission keys to be set by any user who can update users. This vulnerability is fixed in 8.4.1.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
composer/snipe/snipe-itto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.4.1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
grokability/snipe-itto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.4.1Patch ce18ff669ceb0f0349749fd5d11c1d3d40b10569
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-44832?
CVE-2026-44832 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-44832?
To fix CVE-2026-44832, update the Snipe-IT package to version 8.4.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2026-44832?
Users with the 'users.edit' permission in Snipe-IT are at risk of being affected by CVE-2026-44832.
What actions allow exploitation of CVE-2026-44832?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2026-44832 by sending a PATCH request to change their permissions to admin.
What can happen if CVE-2026-44832 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-44832 can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, granting an authenticated user full administrative rights.