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snipe-it: Admin privilege escalation via UsersController store()

The store() method in UsersController (web and API) does not strip admin permission when creating a user, allowing escalation to admin privileges.

24 Jun 2026Read 1 minSeverity: schedule it

What changed

The store() method in UsersController (web and API) does not strip admin permission when creating a user, allowing escalation to admin privileges.

Who it affects

Any authenticated user with the users.create permission, such as HR staff or department leads.

What to do today

Apply the patch aea3877718 to prevent privilege escalation.

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