CVE-2026-105211 (GCVE-0-2026-105211)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-04 13:10 – Updated: 2026-10-05 14:06
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ZITADEL before 4.17.1 Authentication Bypass via Login V2 OTP returnCode
Summary
ZITADEL before 4.17.1 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in Login V2 that allows unauthenticated attackers to take over accounts by obtaining OTP codes via the returnCode delivery type. Attackers knowing a login name of a victim with OTP-Email and OTP-SMS enrolled can read both codes from server-action responses to gain MFA-authenticated sessions, including administrator takeover.
Severity
8.1 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-05 14:06 UTC
CWE
- CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/security/advis… | vendor-advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zitadel-befo… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
Date Public
2026-08-14 00:00
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