Looker OIDC Authentication Account Takeover Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing account takeover has been identified in Looker instances using OIDC authentication. This issue arises from improper email address string normalization. Both Looker-hosted and self-hosted instances were initially vulnerable, but the problem has been mitigated for Looker-hosted users. Self-hosted instances need to be upgraded promptly to address this vulnerability.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to take over a Looker account.

Remediation

Self-hosted Looker instances should be upgraded to version 24.12.100, 24.18.193, 25.0.69, 25.6.57, 25.8.39, 25.10.22, or 25.12.0.

Added: Nov 20, 2025, 3:49 PM
Updated: Nov 20, 2025, 3:49 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.0
impact
5.0
exploitability
7.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.1
threat
0.0
urgency
5.7
incentive
5.8

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