CVE-2023-2422: Keycloak: oauth client impersonation

Published Apr 28, 2023
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Updated

A flaw was found in Keycloak. A Keycloak server configured to support mTLS authentication for OAuth/OpenID clients does not properly verify the client certificate chain. A client that possesses a proper certificate can authorize itself as any other client, therefore, access data that belongs to other clients.

Other sources

A Keycloak server configured to support mTLS authentication for OAuth/OpenID clients does not properly verify the client certificate chain. A client that possesses a proper certificate can authorize itself as any other client and therefore access data that belongs to other clients.

Red Hat

When a Keycloak server is configured to support mTLS authentication for OAuth/OpenID clients, it does not properly verify the client certificate chain. A client that possesses a proper certificate can authorize itself as any other client and therefore access data that belongs to other clients.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.keycloak:keycloak-services<21.1.2
21.1.2
redhat/keycloak<18.0
18.0
redhat keycloak
redhat OpenShift Container Platform=4.9
redhat OpenShift Container Platform=4.10
redhat OpenShift Container Platform=4.11
redhat OpenShift Container Platform=4.12
redhat Single Sign-on=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0

Event History

Jun 30, 2023
Advisory Published
08:31 PM
Oct 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2422?

CVE-2023-2422 is a vulnerability in Keycloak that allows a client with a proper certificate to authorize itself as any other client and access data belonging to other clients.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-2422?

CVE-2023-2422 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-2422?

CVE-2023-2422 affects Keycloak versions up to and excluding 21.1.2, as well as Redhat Keycloak versions up to and excluding 18.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-2422?

To fix CVE-2023-2422, update your Keycloak server to version 21.1.2 or later, or update your Redhat Keycloak version to 18.0 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2422?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-2422 on the Keycloak security advisories page and the NVD website.

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