CVE-2026-9087: Keycloak: cross-session email verification proof not bound to upstream identity in first-broker-login

Published May 20, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in Keycloak. The cross-session verification proof is keyed only by (local userId, idpAlias) and is not bound to the upstream identity that was actually verified, so a second upstream account on the same IdP can consume it and get linked to the victim's local account.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Keycloak Keycloak
redhat Build Of Keycloak

Event History

May 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 27, 58520
Event
via FIRST·11:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9087?

CVE-2026-9087 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Keycloak.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-9087?

To fix CVE-2026-9087, update Keycloak to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-9087 have on users?

CVE-2026-9087 allows for potential cross-session verification issues, which may compromise user authentication trust.

4

Which versions of Keycloak are affected by CVE-2026-9087?

CVE-2026-9087 affects multiple versions of Keycloak, and users should check for specific version disclosures in advisories.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-9087?

Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2026-9087 other than applying the fix by updating Keycloak.

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