CVE-2026-105212: ZITADEL authentication bypass in Login UI via passkey enrollment

CVE-2026-105212 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-10-04

ZITADEL is an identity and access management platform that hosts user authentication interfaces. An unauthenticated attacker who knows only a victim's username can register a malicious passkey on the victim's account without providing a password or proof of ownership, then use that passkey to log in and take over the account. This bypasses all existing passwords and multi-factor authentication protections.

Technologies: ZITADEL. Vendors: ZITADEL.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-105212 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-105212 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-105212?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 4 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
ZITADEL 3.0.0 to 3.4.13, 4.0.0 to 4.16.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-105212?
Yes: fixed in ZITADEL 3.4.14, 4.16.2. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-105212 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-105212?
Check whether you run ZITADEL at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: ZITADEL 3.4.14, 4.16.2

Technical details

ZITADEL's hosted Login V1 and Login V2 UIs accept authenticator (passkey) enrollment on identify-only login sessions—after a username is submitted but before primary factor verification. An unauthenticated attacker knowing only a valid username can enroll an attacker-controlled authenticator and complete login, circumventing password and MFA requirements. The vulnerability stems from missing authentication checks before allowing authenticator enrollment within the login flow.

Affected products

  • ZITADEL ZITADEL 3.0.0 to 3.4.13, 4.0.0 to 4.16.1

Timeline

  • 2026-07-29: disclosed
  • 2026-10-04: advisory

References

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