PatchTheCVECVE-2026-86733: Snipe-IT before 8.7.0 streams the SQL entry from an uploaded backup archive directly into the MySQL/MariaDB co
CVE-2026-86733 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting snipe-it. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Snipe-IT before 8.7.0 streams the SQL entry from an uploaded backup archive directly into the MySQL/MariaDB command-line client (`mysql`) without the --binary-mode flag, so the client interprets lines beginning with backslash commands such as `\!` as local shell commands. An authenticated superadministrator who uploads a crafted ZIP backup (POST /admin/backups/upload) and triggers a restore (POST /admin/backups/restore/{filename}) without the opt
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.2 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 53%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-09-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-09 |
Last updated 2026-09-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-86733?
snipe-it: upgrade to 8.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-86733 being exploited?
CVE-2026-86733 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-86733 affect?
CVE-2026-86733 affects snipe-it. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Snipe-IT before 8.7.0 streams the SQL entry from an uploaded backup archive directly into the MySQL/MariaDB command-line client (`mysql`) without the --binary-mode flag, so the client interprets lines beginning with backslash commands such
How urgent is CVE-2026-86733?
Priority 42/100. High severity; On your watchlist
Software pages
MySQL vulnerabilities · MariaDB vulnerabilities
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