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5.8

Snipe-IT allows privileged user to disable superadmin 2FA

CVE-2026-50550 · published 2 months ago
Summary

In Snipe-IT versions before 8.5.0, anyone who can edit other users could reset the two‑factor authentication settings of a superadmin, effectively turning off that extra security layer. This means an attacker who gains such editing rights could compromise the strongest account without needing the original 2FA code. Upgrade to version 8.5.0 or later to close the gap and limit user‑editing permissions to trusted individuals.

What to do
  • Update snipe snipe-it to version 8.5.0.
  • Update snipeitapp snipe-it to version 8.5.0 or later.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
composer snipe snipe-it < 8.5.0
Fix: upgrade to 8.5.0
– grokability snipe-it < 8.5.0
– snipeitapp snipe-it < 8.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Snipe-IT: 2FA reset privilege bypass
Snipe-IT is an IT asset/license management system. Prior to 8.5.0, a user who can edit other users can reset a superadmin's two-factor authentication through app/Http/Controllers/Api/UsersController.php postTwoFactorReset(). The endpoint authorizes update access but does not enforce canEditAuthFields before clearing two_factor_secret and two_factor_enrolled. This issue is fixed in version 8.5.0.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.8 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-862Missing Authorization
CWE-863Incorrect Authorization
Timeline
Published19 Aug 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen23 Jun 2026
Sources
GHSA-6x4j-8954-5hxm · GHSA
CVE-2026-50550 · NVD
CVE-2026-50550 · MITRE
CVE-2026-50550 · OSV
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