How severe is GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g?

GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g affects the following packages: snipe/snipe-it (Packagist). Ecosystems affected: Packagist.

How do I fix GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g?

Update snipe/snipe-it to 8.6.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g in my Packagist dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for snipe/snipe-it, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Is GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g?

GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.4%, placing it in the 29th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g?

GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g is classified as CWE-862 (CWE-862). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g was published on June 23, 2026 and was last updated on September 10, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

🐘 Packagist

Not in CISA KEV

Snipe-IT Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation via Missing admin Permission Check in User CreationGHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g

Fix: grokability/snipe-it@aea3877

GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g is a CWE-862 vulnerability in snipe/snipe-it. A fix is available for snipe/snipe-it — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asCVE-2026-55483

Published

Jun 23, 2026

Updated

Sep 10, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 3, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs29th percentile — riskier than 29% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐘snipe/snipe-it

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Packagist packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Impact

The store() method in both the web and API UsersController only strips the superuser permission when a non-superuser creates a user. It does not strip the admin permission. This allows any authenticated user with the users.create permission to create a new user with full admin privileges.

The users.create permission may commonly be delegated to HR staff, department leads, or similar roles.

Patches

Patched in aea3877718

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐘Packagist	`snipe/snipe-it`	all versions	8.6.0`composer require snipe/snipe-it:^8.6.0`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

snipe-itsnipeitapp

< 8.6.0

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for snipe/snipe-it, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update snipe/snipe-it to 8.6.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-hf68-g98v-wp9g is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.

Frequently Asked Questions

### Impact The `store()` method in both the web and API `UsersController` only strips the superuser permission when a non-superuser creates a user. It does not strip the admin permission. This allows any authenticated user with the `users.create` permission to create a new user with full admin privileges. The `users.create permission` may commonly be delegated to HR staff, department leads, or similar roles. ### Patches Patched in [aea3877718](https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/commit/aea3877718158cc2a10c2dde4597b1f439f5f6cb)

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