Vulnerability Description
ZITADEL is an identity infrastructure system. ZITADEL uses the notification triggering requests Forwarded or X-Forwarded-Host header to build the button link sent in emails for confirming a password reset with the emailed code. If this header is overwritten and a user clicks the link to a malicious site in the email, the secret code can be retrieved and used to reset the users password and take over his account. Accounts with MFA or Passwordless enabled can not be taken over by this attack. This issue has been patched in versions 2.41.6, 2.40.10 and 2.39.9.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zitadel | Zitadel | >= 2.39.0, < 2.39.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/security/advisories/GHSA-2wmj-46rj-qm2wExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/zitadel/zitadel/security/advisories/GHSA-2wmj-46rj-qm2wExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-49097?
CVE-2023-49097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). ZITADEL is an identity infrastructure system. ZITADEL uses the notification triggering requests Forwarded or X-Forwarded-Host header to build the button link sent in emails for confirming a password r...
How severe is CVE-2023-49097?
CVE-2023-49097 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-49097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zitadel Zitadel.