CVE-2026-7307: Keycloak: keycloak: denial of service via specially crafted saml input

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in Keycloak. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted XML input to the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) endpoint. This malicious input can cause high CPU usage and worker thread starvation, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) where the server becomes unavailable.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Keycloak Keycloak
redhat Build Of Keycloak>=26.4<26.4.12

Event History

May 12, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7307?

CVE-2026-7307 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system performance.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7307?

To fix CVE-2026-7307, update Keycloak to the latest version that addresses the denial of service vulnerability.

3

Who can exploit CVE-2026-7307?

CVE-2026-7307 can be exploited by a remote, unauthenticated attacker who sends specially crafted XML input.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2026-7307 associated with?

CVE-2026-7307 is associated with a denial of service attack, causing high CPU usage.

5

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-7307?

CVE-2026-7307 affects all versions of Keycloak prior to the security fix.

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