CVE-2026-23896
CVE-2026-23896 is a high-severity vulnerability in Futo Immich with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4957
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Futo Immich
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-23896?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2026-23896?
- CVE-2026-23896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-23896 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-23896?
- CVE-2026-23896 affects Futo Immich. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-23896?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-23896 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-23896 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4957.
- When was CVE-2026-23896 published?
- CVE-2026-23896 was published on 2026-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:futo:immich:*:*:*:*:*:docker:*:*
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