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CVE-2026-25118 immich-app CVE debrief

Immich, a high-performance self-hosted photo and video management solution, is vulnerable to credential disclosure when a user authenticates to a shared album. The application transmits the album password within the URL query parameters in a GET request to /api/shared-links/me, exposing the password in browser history, proxy and server logs, and referrer headers. This issue allows unintended disclosure of authentication credentials, potentially compromising shared album access and exposing sensitive user data. Users of Immich version prior to 2.6.0 who use shared albums should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to protect their credentials.

Vendor
immich-app
Product
immich
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-04-03
Original CVE updated
2026-07-24
Advisory published
2026-04-03
Advisory updated
2026-07-24

Who should care

Users of Immich version prior to 2.6.0 who use shared albums should be aware of this vulnerability and take steps to protect their credentials. This includes upgrading to Immich version 2.6.0 or later, using secure authentication methods for shared albums, and monitoring server logs and proxy logs for potential credential disclosure.

Technical summary

Immich, a high-performance self-hosted photo and video management solution, is vulnerable to credential disclosure. Prior to version 2.6.0, when a user authenticates to a shared album, the application transmits the album password within the URL query parameters in a GET request to /api/shared-links/me. This exposes the password in browser history, proxy and server logs, and referrer headers, allowing unintended disclosure of authentication credentials. The impact of this vulnerability is the potential compromise of shared album access and unauthorized exposure of sensitive user data.

Defensive priority

Medium priority due to the potential for credential disclosure and unauthorized access to shared albums.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade to Immich version 2.6.0 or later
  • Use secure authentication methods for shared albums
  • Monitor server logs and proxy logs for potential credential disclosure
  • Consider implementing additional security measures such as two-factor authentication
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-04-03T16:16:36.023Z and was last modified on 2026-07-24T22:10:00.140Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability affects Immich users with shared albums. Evidence of exploitation is limited, but defenders should verify authentication credentials and shared album access.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-25118 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-25118

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-25118 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25118

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.