CVE-2024-29891 — Vulnerability in github.com/zitadel/zitadel — CVE...
ZITADEL's Improper Content-Type Validation Leads to Account Takeover via Stored XSS + CSP Bypass
Summary
Advisory Timeline
- First published March 28, 2024 (928 days ago).
- Last revised September 10, 2026 — 895 days after initial publication.
Remediation
Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v2.44.7
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v2.48.3
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v2.47.8
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v2.43.11
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v2.42.17
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v2.45.5
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v2.46.5
After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.
Affected Packages (7)
Affects 1 ecosystem: go (1).
| Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/zitadel/zitadel | go | All versions | 2.44.7 |
| github.com/zitadel/zitadel | go | All versions | 2.48.3 |
| github.com/zitadel/zitadel | go | All versions | 2.47.8 |
| github.com/zitadel/zitadel | go | All versions | 2.43.11 |
| github.com/zitadel/zitadel | go | All versions | 2.42.17 |
| github.com/zitadel/zitadel | go | All versions | 2.45.5 |
| github.com/zitadel/zitadel | go | All versions | 2.46.5 |
Vulnerability Classification
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.
CVSS Score Breakdown
What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.7 score means for each attack dimension.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/security/advisories/GHSA-hr5w-cwwq-2v4mWEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29891ADVISORY
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadelPACKAGE
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.42.17WEB
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.43.11WEB
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.44.7WEB
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.45.5WEB
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.46.5WEB
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.47.8WEB
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v2.48.3WEB
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CVE-2024-29891?
- ZITADEL's Improper Content-Type Validation Leads to Account Takeover via Stored XSS + CSP Bypass This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.7/10).
- How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2024-29891?
- CVE-2024-29891 affects github.com/zitadel/zitadel. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2024-29891 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.
Severity & Exploitability
High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.
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