CVE-2026-86748: Improper Cleanup on Thrown Exception in grokability snipe-it
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Snipe-IT affects versions prior to 8.7.0. When a superuser uses the restore endpoint to upload a backup archive, the system wipes the existing database before validating the archive. If the uploaded zip file is corrupted or invalid, this leads to irreversible data loss since there is no rollback or recovery path implemented. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in permanent loss of the database contents due to improper cleanup on thrown exceptions during the restore process. This affects data integrity and availability, with no recovery or rollback options, potentially causing significant operational disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid using the restore endpoint with untrusted or unverified backup archives. Limit superuser access to trusted personnel only to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-86748: Improper Cleanup on Thrown Exception in grokability snipe-it
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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
pkg:github/grokability/snipe-itRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Snipe-IT affects versions prior to 8.7.0. When a superuser uses the restore endpoint to upload a backup archive, the system wipes the existing database before validating the archive. If the uploaded zip file is corrupted or invalid, this leads to irreversible data loss since there is no rollback or recovery path implemented. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on integrity and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in permanent loss of the database contents due to improper cleanup on thrown exceptions during the restore process. This affects data integrity and availability, with no recovery or rollback options, potentially causing significant operational disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, avoid using the restore endpoint with untrusted or unverified backup archives. Limit superuser access to trusted personnel only to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T11:32:11.095Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa164b5acd9273b49685943
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:52:53 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 14:23:10 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 18:34:04 UTC
Views: 4
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