GHSA-c9mf-h82r-8p4j: Immich: Album Editor can escalate to Owner role and remove Owner-role members via unguarded API endpoints

Published Nov 5, 2026
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Updated

Immich is a self-hosted photo and video management solution. Prior to 3.0.3, an authenticated user with editor access to a shared album can change the existing owner's role because album member role updates do not protect the owner from modification. By demoting the owner and then promoting themselves, an editor can take ownership of the album, remove the original owner, and delete the album. This vulnerability is fixed in version 3.0.3.

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Immich to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.3

Event History

Nov 5, 2026
CVE Published
via OSV·05:25 PM
Data Sourced
via OSV·05:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An authenticated user who has editor access to a shared album can exploit it. No user interaction is required.

2

What can an attacker do after exploiting it?

The editor can change the existing owner's role, promote themselves to owner, remove the original owner, and delete the album. The impact includes loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the affected album.

3

Which Immich versions are affected, and what version fixes the issue?

Immich versions prior to 3.0.3 are affected. The issue is fixed in version 3.0.3.

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