CVE-2024-48987

Name: CVE-2024-48987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-11T13:15:16.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-48987 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Snipe-IT before 7.0.10 allows remote code execution (associated with cookie serialization) when an attacker knows the APP_KEY. This is exacerbated by .env files, available from the product's repository, that have default APP_KEY values.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Snipe-IT before 7.0.10 allows remote code execution (associated with cookie serialization) when an attacker knows the APP_KEY. This is exacerbated by .env files, available from the product's repository, that have default APP_KEY values.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1393

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Snipeitapp	Snipe-It	< 7.0.10

References

https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it/releases/tag/v7.0.10Release Notes
https://www.synacktiv.com/advisories/snipe-it-unauthenticated-remote-command-execution-when-appkey-knownExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48987?

How severe is CVE-2024-48987?

CVE-2024-48987 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48987?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST