diff --git a/authentik/core/middleware.py b/authentik/core/middleware.py
index 64400b64b..58a821197 100644
--- a/authentik/core/middleware.py
+++ b/authentik/core/middleware.py
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@ class ImpersonateMiddleware:
 
         if SESSION_IMPERSONATE_USER in request.session:
             request.user = request.session[SESSION_IMPERSONATE_USER]
+            # Ensure that the user is active, otherwise nothing will work
+            request.user.is_active = True
 
         return self.get_response(request)
 
diff --git a/authentik/core/tests/test_impersonation.py b/authentik/core/tests/test_impersonation.py
index 9a30ba16c..36bf5ee71 100644
--- a/authentik/core/tests/test_impersonation.py
+++ b/authentik/core/tests/test_impersonation.py
@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ class TestImpersonation(TestCase):
 
     def test_impersonate_simple(self):
         """test simple impersonation and un-impersonation"""
+        # test with an inactive user to ensure that still works
+        self.other_user.is_active = False
+        self.other_user.save()
         self.client.force_login(self.akadmin)
 
         self.client.get(