CVE-2025-63601
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedSnipe-IT before version 8.3.3 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to upload a malicious backup file containing arbitrary files and execute system commands.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceSnipe-IT before version 8.3.3 has a critical remote code execution vulnerability where an authenticated attacker can upload a malicious backup file containing arbitrary files, leading to system command execution. The attack requires valid authentication but exploits the backup restoration functionality to achieve RCE.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 8.3.3CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify Snipe-IT installed versionCheck the application version by logging into the Snipe-IT admin panel and navigating to Settings > About, or inspect the version file in the application root if accessible via file systemAffected if The installed version is lower than 8.3.3 (e.g., 8.3.2, 8.3.1, 8.2.x, or earlier)
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Verify backup upload functionality is accessibleConfirm whether the backup upload feature is enabled and accessible by navigating to the backup management section in the admin panel, or by checking if the /backup or /api/backup endpoints respondAffected if The backup upload feature is enabled and exposed to authenticated users, especially non-admin or low-privilege accounts
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Inspect recently uploaded backup filesReview the backup storage directory for any unexpected or newly created backup archives. Check file names, timestamps, and sizes for anomaliesAffected if Unexpected backup files exist, particularly those with unusual names, extensions other than standard archive formats, or recent creation dates
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Search for webshells or malicious executablesScan the web root and application directories for suspicious PHP, Python, or executable files that may have been uploaded as part of a malicious backup. Look for files with names like shell.php, cmd.php, or encoded/obfuscated contentAffected if Any unrecognized PHP scripts, webshells, or executable files are found in the web-accessible directories
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Check for signs of remote code executionReview server logs, web server access logs, and Snipe-IT application logs for suspicious commands, unusual API calls, or evidence of system command execution from the applicationAffected if Log entries show unexpected system commands, shell executions, or unauthorized administrative actions
A user is affected if their Snipe-IT installation version is below 8.3.3 and the backup upload feature is accessible to authenticated users, particularly if any suspicious files or log evidence of exploitation are found.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped8.3.3
Upgrade Snipe-IT to version 8.3.3 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Until patched, restrict administrative access and monitor for suspicious backup upload activity.
8.3.3
- Back up the current Snipe-IT installation and database before proceeding
- Download Snipe-IT version 8.3.3 from the official repository (github.com/snipe/snipe-it)
- Follow the standard Snipe-IT upgrade procedure: run composer install --no-dev --prefer-dist, then run any pending migrations
- Clear application cache if needed (php artisan cache:clear)
- Verify the upgrade by logging in and checking the version number in the admin panel
- Test backup functionality to confirm the vulnerability is patched
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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- Implementation3.0 h
- Testing6.0 h
- Review / QA3.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
Primary sourcesPractitioner notes
ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2025-63601 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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