CVE-2019-3868: Infoleak

Published Feb 20, 2019
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Updated

Keycloak allows end user token (access or id token JWT) to be used as the session cookie for browser sessions for OIDC. As a result an attacker with access to service provider backend could hijack user’s browser session.

Other sources

Keycloak up to version 6.0.0 allows the end user token (access or id token JWT) to be used as the session cookie for browser sessions for OIDC. As a result an attacker with access to service provider backend could hijack user’s browser session.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/keycloak<6.0.1
6.0.1
redhat Keycloak<=6.0.0

Event History

Apr 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3868?

CVE-2019-3868 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-3868?

To fix CVE-2019-3868, upgrade Keycloak to version 6.0.1 or later.

3

What versions of Keycloak are affected by CVE-2019-3868?

CVE-2019-3868 affects Keycloak versions up to and including 6.0.0.

4

Can CVE-2019-3868 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2019-3868 can lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to hijack user sessions.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2019-3868 facilitate?

CVE-2019-3868 facilitates session hijacking attacks where an attacker can take control of a user's active session.

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