Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Futo | Immich | < 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/immich-app/immich/security/advisories/GHSA-237r-x578-h5mvExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-23896?
CVE-2026-23896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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-privile...
How severe is CVE-2026-23896?
CVE-2026-23896 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23896?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Futo Immich.