CVE-2026-9793: Keycloak: keycloak: security policy bypass in jwe-encrypted request object processing

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in Keycloak. When a JSON Web Encryption (JWE) encrypted request object is submitted, Keycloak may incorrectly process unsigned claims if the decrypted content is raw JSON, bypassing the configured signature policy. This allows a remote attacker to submit unauthorized claims, leading to a compromise of data integrity within the OpenID Connect (OIDC) authorization flow. While a redirect URI allowlist acts as a compensating control, this vulnerability violates OIDC Core and Financial-grade API (FAPI) signing requirements.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Keycloak Keycloak
redhat Build Of Keycloak

Event History

May 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 8, 58583
Event
via FIRST·07:46 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9793?

The severity of CVE-2026-9793 is rated as medium with a score of 5.9.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-9793?

To fix CVE-2026-9793, it is recommended to update Keycloak to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-9793?

CVE-2026-9793 poses a risk of unauthorized claim submission due to a security policy bypass in processing JWE encrypted request objects.

4

Can CVE-2026-9793 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-9793 can be exploited remotely since it allows attackers to submit unauthorized claims.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2026-9793?

CVE-2026-9793 affects Keycloak, specifically in relation to the handling of JWE encrypted request objects.

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