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CVE-2026-29067 — Vulnerability in github.com/zitadel/zitadel — CVE...

HIGH

ZITADEL Vulnerable to Account Takeover Due to Improper Instance Validation in V2 Login

Published December 8, 2025Updated March 9, 2026Source: osv

Summary

### Summary A potential vulnerability exists in ZITADEL's password reset mechanism in login V2. ZITADEL utilizes the Forwarded or X-Forwarded-Host header from incoming requests to construct the URL for the password reset confirmation link. This link, containing a secret code, is then emailed to the user. ### Impact If an attacker can manipulate these headers (e.g., via host header injection), they could cause ZITADEL to generate a password reset link pointing to a malicious domain controlled by the attacker. If the user clicks this manipulated link in the email, the secret reset code embedded in the URL can be captured by the attacker. This captured code could then be used to reset the user's password and gain unauthorized access to their account. It's important to note that this specific attack vector is mitigated for accounts that have Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Passwordless authentication enabled. ### Affected Versions Systems using the login UI (v2) and running one of the following versions are affected: - **v4.x**: `4.0.0-rc.1` through `4.7.0` ### Patches The vulnerability has been addressed in the latest release. The patch resolves the issue by correctly validating the X-Forwarded-Host and Forwarded headers against the instance custom and trusted domains. Before you upgrade, ensure that: - the `ZITADEL_API_URL` is set and is pointing to your instance, resp. system in multi-instance deployments. - the HTTP `host` (or a `x-forwarded-host`) is passed in your reverse proxy to the login UI. - a `x-zitadel-instance-host` (or `x-zitadel-forward-host`) is set in your reverse for multi-instance deployments. If you're running a single instance solution, you don't need to take any actions. Patched versions: - 4.x: Upgrade to >=[4.7.1](https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/releases/tag/v4.7.1) ### Workarounds The recommended solution is to update ZITADEL to a patched version. A ZITADEL fronting proxy can be configured to delete all forwarded header values or set it to the requested host before sending requests to ZITADEL self-hosted environments. ### Questions If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, please email us at [security@zitadel.com](mailto:security@zitadel.com) ### Credits Thanks to Amit Laish – GE Vernova for finding and reporting the vulnerability.

Advisory Timeline

  • First published December 8, 2025 (308 days ago).
  • Last revised March 9, 2026 — 91 days after initial publication.

Remediation

Upgrade to the fixed version using your package manager.

Go
Update github.com/zitadel/zitadel to 4.7.1 or later
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v4.7.1
Go
Update github.com/zitadel/zitadel/v2 to 1.80.0-v2.20.0.20251208091519-4c879b47334e or later
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel/v2@v1.80.0-v2.20.0.20251208091519-4c879b47334e
Go
Update github.com/zitadel/zitadel to 1.80.0-v2.20.0.20251208091519-4c879b47334e or later
go get github.com/zitadel/zitadel@v1.80.0-v2.20.0.20251208091519-4c879b47334e

After upgrading, run your dependency scanner again to confirm the vulnerability is resolved.

Affected Packages (4)

Affects 1 ecosystem: go (2).

PackageEcosystemAffectedFixed In
github.com/zitadel/zitadel
go
All versionsRange-based data available
github.com/zitadel/zitadel
go
All versions4.7.1
github.com/zitadel/zitadel/v2
go
All versions1.80.0-v2.20.0.20251208091519-4c879b47334e
github.com/zitadel/zitadel
go
All versions1.80.0-v2.20.0.20251208091519-4c879b47334e

Vulnerability Classification

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) identifiers for this vulnerability type.

CVSS Score Breakdown

What the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) 8.1 score means for each attack dimension.

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-29067?
ZITADEL Vulnerable to Account Takeover Due to Improper Instance Validation in V2 Login This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH (CVSS score: 8.1/10).
How do I check if my project is affected by CVE-2026-29067?
CVE-2026-29067 affects github.com/zitadel/zitadel and github.com/zitadel/zitadel/v2. Use GeekWala's free vulnerability scanner to check your dependencies against CVE-2026-29067 and 200,000+ other known vulnerabilities.

Severity & Exploitability

CVSS Score
8.1

High exploitability or significant impact. Prioritize remediation within days.

Also Known As

GHSA-pfrf-9r5f-73f5
GO-2025-4212

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