CVE-2016-8609: High severity red hat keycloak vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2018
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Updated

It was found that the keycloak before 2.3.0 did not implement authentication flow correctly. An attacker could use this flaw to construct a phishing URL, from which he could hijack the user's session. This could lead to information disclosure, or permit further possible attacks.

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat Keycloak<2.3.0

Event History

Aug 1, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8609?

CVE-2016-8609 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to hijack user sessions through phishing attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8609?

To fix CVE-2016-8609, upgrade to Keycloak version 2.3.0 or later.

3

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-8609?

CVE-2016-8609 can be exploited through phishing attacks leading to session hijacking and information disclosure.

4

Which versions of Keycloak are affected by CVE-2016-8609?

Keycloak versions prior to 2.3.0 are affected by CVE-2016-8609.

5

What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2016-8609?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2016-8609 can hijack user sessions, possibly leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

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