CVE-2026-29192 ZITADEL: Stored XSS via Default URI Redirect Leads to Account Takeover

High 7.7 Published Updated

Stored XSS in ZITADEL login interface allows attackers to hijack user accounts via default URI redirect.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-29192?

CVE-2026-29192 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in zitadel, published on 7 Mar 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ZITADEL is an open source identity management platform. From version 4.0.0 to 4.11.1, a vulnerability in Zitadel's login V2 interface was discovered that allowed a possible account takeover via Default URI Redirect. This issue has been patched in version 4.12.0.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29192?

5 open source packages ship an affected version, including github.com/zitadel/zitadel and github.com/zitadel/zitadel/v2. It affects 1 product.

PackageAffectedFixed in
github.com/zitadel/zitadel GoAll versionsNone
github.com/zitadel/zitadel GoFrom 4.0.04.12.0
github.com/zitadel/zitadel GoFrom 4.0.04.12.0
github.com/zitadel/zitadel/v2 GoFrom 4.0.04.12.0
github.com/zitadel/zitadel/v2 GoFrom 4.0.04.12.0

Products include Zitadel Zitadel.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29192?

Upgrade github.com/zitadel/zitadel to 4.12.0 or later.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2026-29192 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29192 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rx5-m2rc-hmf7, GO-2026-4605.

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