paperless-ngx v2.20.12 released on 20-03-2026
paperless-ngx v2.20.12 is out now. Recommended for all users, it fixes a reported security issue (GHSA-96jx-fj7m-qh6x) and hardens workflow saves, file handling and permission behaviour.
Visit the project’s GitHub release page for full details and upgrade instructions.
What’s in this release
- Security fix for GHSA-96jx-fj7m-qh6x — upgrade is recommended for all users.
- Scoped workflow saves to prevent clobbering of filename/archive_filename (PR #12390), so document filename metadata is preserved during saves.
- File handling and permission improvements: avoid re-moving files that are already moved (PR #12389) and stop attempting usermod/groupmod when running as non-root, with related documentation updated (PR #12391).
Upgrade notes
- No breaking changes or deprecations are listed in the release notes; follow the project’s GitHub release notes for upgrade steps and any environment-specific guidance.
- If you need to revert for any reason, consult the project’s documentation and GitHub for rollback guidance and the prior stable tag.
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