CVE-2026-23896

Name: CVE-2026-23896
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-29T18:16:14.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-23896 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Futo	Immich	< 2.5.0

References

https://github.com/immich-app/immich/security/advisories/GHSA-237r-x578-h5mvExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-23896?

How severe is CVE-2026-23896?

CVE-2026-23896 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23896?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST