CVE-2026-86772
Snipe-IT 8.6.3 Stored XSS via Department Names
Description
Snipe-IT versions before 8.7.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in DepartmentPresenter::formattedNameLink() where department names are rendered unescaped in the fallback branch for users without departments.view permission. Users with departments.edit permission can inject malicious scripts into department names that execute in the browsers of all department members when they load their My Assets page.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 16, 2026, 8:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Snipe-IT to version 8.7.0 or later.
- Sanitize user-supplied department names.
- Restrict edit permissions for departments.
- Review department name inputs for scripts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-86772.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-3j84-c68v-g76m | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snipe-it-8.6.3-stored-xss-via-department-names | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:snipeitapp:snipe-it:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 8.7.0 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-3j84-c68v-g76m Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snipe-it-8.6.3-stored-xss-via-department-names Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-86772', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-10T14:18:31.930235Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Snipe-IT versions before 8.7.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in DepartmentPresenter::formattedNameLink() where department names are rendered unescaped in the fallback branch for users without departments.view permission. Users with departments.edit permission can inject malicious scripts into department names that execute in the browsers of all department members when they load their My Assets page. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86772.json">CVE-2026-86772</a> Added Reference https://github.com/grokability/snipe-it/security/advisories/GHSA-3j84-c68v-g76m Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/snipe-it-8.6.3-stored-xss-via-department-names