CVE-2026-38533
Snipe-IT Improper Authorization Authentication Bypass
Description
An improper authorization vulnerability in the /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint of Snipe-IT v8.4.0 allows authenticated attackers with the users.edit permission to modify sensitive authentication and account-state fields of other non-admin users via supplying a crafted PUT request.
INFO
Published Date :
April 14, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 1, 2026, 3:23 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Snipe-IT to the latest version.
- Verify user permissions are correctly configured.
- Restrict access to the /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint.
- Review audit logs for unauthorized modifications.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-38533 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-38533.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/TREXNEGRO/Security-Advisories/tree/main/CVE-2026-38533 | Exploit Third Party Advisory Mitigation |
| https://snipeitapp.com/ | Product |
| https://github.com/TREXNEGRO/Security-Advisories/blob/main/CVE-2026-38533/poc.md | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:8.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://github.com/TREXNEGRO/Security-Advisories/blob/main/CVE-2026-38533/poc.md Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/TREXNEGRO/Security-Advisories/tree/main/CVE-2026-38533 Types: Exploit, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://snipeitapp.com/ Types: Product -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-285 Added Reference https://github.com/TREXNEGRO/Security-Advisories/blob/main/CVE-2026-38533/poc.md -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper authorization vulnerability in the /api/v1/users/{id} endpoint of Snipe-IT v8.4.0 allows authenticated attackers with the users.edit permission to modify sensitive authentication and account-state fields of other non-admin users via supplying a crafted PUT request. Added Reference https://github.com/TREXNEGRO/Security-Advisories/tree/main/CVE-2026-38533 Added Reference https://snipeitapp.com/