CVE-2026-4282: Keycloak: keycloak: privilege escalation via forged authorization codes due to singleuseobjectprovider isolation flaw

Published Mar 16, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in Keycloak. The SingleUseObjectProvider, a global key-value store, lacks proper type and namespace isolation. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to forge authorization codes. Successful exploitation can lead to the creation of admin-capable access tokens, resulting in privilege escalation.

Other sources

Keycloak's SingleUseObjectProvider is a global flat key-value store used by multiple features without type or namespace isolation. This allows an unauthenticated attacker to forge authorization codes and mint admin-capable access tokens.

Red Hat

Affected Software

6 affected components
Red Hat Keycloak
redhat Build Of Keycloak
redhat Build Of Keycloak=26.2
redhat Build Of Keycloak=26.2.15
redhat Build Of Keycloak=26.4
redhat Build Of Keycloak=26.4.11

Event History

Mar 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:44 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4282?

CVE-2026-4282 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4282?

To resolve CVE-2026-4282, you should update Red Hat Keycloak to the latest patched version provided by Red Hat.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-4282?

CVE-2026-4282 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Keycloak, including versions 26.2, 26.2.15, 26.4, and 26.4.11.

4

What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2026-4282?

CVE-2026-4282 involves a flaw in the SingleUseObjectProvider that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform privilege escalation through forged authorization codes.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-4282?

Currently, there is no official workaround available for CVE-2026-4282, and it is recommended to apply updates promptly.

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