CVE-2026-18207: Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: client policy source-group condition bypass via duplicate group name matching

Published Jul 29, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in the client policy enforcement mechanism of Keycloak. The issue occurs when the system checks group membership by name instead of a unique identifier. An attacker with client management privileges could bypass security policies by joining a group with a matching name in a different part of the group hierarchy, potentially allowing them to register or update clients without following required security hardening profiles.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Keycloak Keycloak
redhat Build Of Keycloak

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-18207?

The severity of CVE-2026-18207 is medium with a score of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-18207?

To fix CVE-2026-18207, ensure unique group identifiers are used instead of names in the client policy enforcement mechanism.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2026-18207?

An attacker with client management privileges can bypass security policies by creating a group with a duplicate name.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2026-18207?

CVE-2026-18207 affects the Keycloak services.

5

What does the vulnerability in CVE-2026-18207 entail?

CVE-2026-18207 involves a bypass of client policy enforcement due to incorrect group membership checks based on name matching.

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