v2.20.12

knavesec/CredMasterv2.20.12Mar 20, 2026by github-actions[bot]

AI Summary

This release addresses a critical security vulnerability and resolves several operational issues, including workflow file handling and UI improvements.

Key Highlights

  • Security patch for vulnerability GHSA-96jx-fj7m-qh6x.
  • Fixed workflow save scope to prevent clobbering filename/archive_filename.
  • Improved file handling to avoid duplicate moves.
  • Fixed UI dark mode hover color for file buttons.
  • Restricted basic authentication to only appropriate requests.

Full Release Notes

## paperless-ngx 2.20.12

> [!NOTE]
> This release addresses a security issue (GHSA-96jx-fj7m-qh6x) and is recommended for all users. Our sincere thank you to the community members who reported this.

### Bug Fixes

- Fix:  Scope the workflow saves to prevent clobbering filename/archive\_filename @stumpylog ([#12390](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12390))
- Fix: don't try to usermod/groupmod when non-root + update docs (#<!---->12365) @stumpylog ([#12391](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12391))
- Fix: avoid moving files if already moved @shamoon ([#12389](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12389))
- Fix: remove pagination from document notes api spec @shamoon ([#12388](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12388))
- Fix: fix file button hover color in dark mode @shamoon ([#12367](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12367))
- Fixhancement: only offer basic auth for appropriate requests @shamoon ([#12362](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12362))

### All App Changes

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<summary>5 changes</summary>

- Fix:  Scope the workflow saves to prevent clobbering filename/archive\_filename @stumpylog ([#12390](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12390))
- Fix: avoid moving files if already moved @shamoon ([#12389](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12389))
- Fix: remove pagination from document notes api spec @shamoon ([#12388](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12388))
- Fix: fix file button hover color in dark mode @shamoon ([#12367](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12367))
- Fixhancement: only offer basic auth for appropriate requests @shamoon ([#12362](https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx/pull/12362))
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