Open Redirect in Zitadel

CVE-2025-64101

Zitadel is open-source identity infrastructure software. Prior to 4.6.0, 3.4.3, and 2.71.18, a potential vulnerability exists in ZITADEL's password reset mechanism. 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. 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. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.6.0, 3.4.3, and 2.71.18.

Vulnerability class: Open Redirect

EPSS: 0.003 (26.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

  • Zitadel — versions >= 4.0.0-rc.1, < 4.6.0, >= 3.0.0-rc.1, < 3.4.3, >= 2.0.0, < 2.71.18

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-64101?
CVE-2025-64101 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zitadel, classified under URL Redirection to Untrusted Site (Open Redirect). CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2025-10-29.
How severe is CVE-2025-64101?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.