CVE-2026-86748: Snipe-IT before 8.7.0 Database Wipe via Invalid Backup Archive

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2026-09-09 · updated 2026-09-14
Weakness: CWE-460

Description

Snipe-IT versions before 8.7.0 wipe the database before validating the uploaded backup archive in the restore endpoint. Superusers uploading corrupted or invalid zip files trigger permanent data loss with no recovery path or rollback mechanism.

Affected products

grokability snipe-it: before 8.7.0 — fixed in 8.7.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: grokability snipe-it 8.7.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-4cr5-3hw8-8w5f
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snipe-it-before-8.7.0-database-wipe-via-invalid-backup-archive
https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-4cr5-3hw8-8w5f

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