REDHAT-BUG-2499593: High severity Keycloak Authorization Services vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2026
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Updated

Keycloak Authorization Services resolves request URIs to protected Resources using PathMatcher (org.keycloak.common.util.PathMatcher), which performs purely lexical segment comparison with no URI normalization. Appending a matrix parameter (;x=1) or trailing / to a restricted resource URI causes it to miss the exact match and fall through to a broader, more permissive resource (e.g., the default / catch-all). An authenticated low-privilege user can obtain a granted RPT or positive authorization decision for resources the policy explicitly denies them. The vulnerability affects the UMA grant endpoint, the Protection API matchingUri resolution, and the client-side policy enforcer—all of which share the same unguarded PathMatcher.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Keycloak Authorization Services
Keycloak UMA grant endpoint
Keycloak Protection API matchingUri resolution
Keycloak client-side policy enforcer

Event History

Jul 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2499593?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2499593 is classified as high with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2499593?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2499593, ensure that URI normalization is implemented in your Keycloak Authorization Services configuration.

3

What are the potential risks of REDHAT-BUG-2499593?

The potential risks of REDHAT-BUG-2499593 include unauthorized access to protected resources due to improper URI matching.

4

Which Keycloak components are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2499593?

REDHAT-BUG-2499593 affects Keycloak Authorization Services, UMA grant endpoint, Protection API matchingUri resolution, and client-side policy enforcer.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-2499593 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2499593 was published on July 13, 2026.

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