CVE-2026-23896: immich is a high performance self-hosted photo and video management solution

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-23896?

immich: upgrade to 2.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-23896 being exploited?

CVE-2026-23896 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-23896 affect?

CVE-2026-23896 affects immich. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). immich is a high performance self-hosted photo and video management solution. Prior to version 2.5.0, API keys can escalate their own permissions by calling the update endpoint, allowing a low-privilege API key to grant itself full administ

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-23896?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-23896 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting immich. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

immich is a high performance self-hosted photo and video management solution. Prior to version 2.5.0, API keys can escalate their own permissions by calling the update endpoint, allowing a low-privilege API key to grant itself full administrative access to the system. Version 2.5.0 fixes the issue.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2026-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: futo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-29 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

futo immich UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.0

Fixed in: 2.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy immich || rpm -q immich || immich --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade immich

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade immich

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2026-23896?

immich: upgrade to 2.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-23896 being exploited?

CVE-2026-23896 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-2026-23896 affect?

CVE-2026-23896 affects immich. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). immich is a high performance self-hosted photo and video management solution. Prior to version 2.5.0, API keys can escalate their own permissions by calling the update endpoint, allowing a low-privilege API key to grant itself full administ

How urgent is CVE-2026-23896?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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