CVE-2026-11800
HIGHOrg.keycloak:keycloak-services: keycloak: authentication bypass via jwt algorithm confusion
Title source: cnaDescription
A flaw was found in Keycloak. This JWT algorithm confusion vulnerability in the JWT Authorization Grant flow allows an attacker with valid client credentials to bypass signature verification. By forging an assertion, the attacker can create unauthorized access tokens. This enables the attacker to impersonate any federated user linked to the affected Identity Provider, leading to unauthorized access and potential privilege escalation.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Vdb Entry, X_Refsource_Redhat vdb-entry
x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-11800
Issue Tracking, X_Refsource_Redhat issue-tracking
x_refsource_redhat
RHBZ#2487006
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487006
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
RHSA-2026:30083
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30083
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
RHSA-2026:30084
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30084
Scores
CVSS v3
8.1
EPSS
0.0018
EPSS Percentile
7.8%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-347
Status
published
Products (8)
Red Hat/Red Hat Build of Keycloak
Red Hat/Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.6
26.6-8
Red Hat/Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.6
26.6.4-2
Red Hat/Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.6.4
Red Hat/Red Hat Data Grid 8
Red Hat/Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack
Red Hat/Red Hat Single Sign-On 7
redhat/build_of_keycloak
26.6 - 26.6.4
Published
Jun 25, 2026
Tracked Since
Jun 26, 2026