CVE-2024-4028: Keycloak-core: stored xss in keycloak when creating a items in admin console

Published Apr 22, 2024
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Keycloak. This issue may allow a privileged attacker to use a malicious payload as the permission while creating items (Resource and Permissions) from the admin console, leading to a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

Other sources

This flaw allows a privileged attacker to use the malicious payload as the permission while creating a new permission or resource from the admin console, leading to a stored Cross-site scripting (XSS) attack.

Red Hat

Affected Software

2 affected components
maven/org.keycloak:keycloak-core<=26.1.2
Red Hat Keycloak

Event History

Apr 22, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:33 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4028?

CVE-2024-4028 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4028?

To mitigate CVE-2024-4028, it is recommended to update the Keycloak software to the latest patched version provided by Red Hat.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-4028?

CVE-2024-4028 affects users of Red Hat Build of Keycloak, particularly those with permissions to create resources and permissions.

4

What exploit can CVE-2024-4028 enable?

CVE-2024-4028 can enable a privileged attacker to execute a stored XSS payload through the Keycloak admin console.

5

When was CVE-2024-4028 reported?

CVE-2024-4028 was reported in 2024, highlighting a critical vulnerability in the Keycloak admin interface.

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