REDHAT-BUG-2501738: Medium severity Keycloak Keycloak Admin REST API vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2026
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Updated

A missing authorization check vulnerability was discovered in Keycloak admin REST API name-based composite endpoints. The flaw exists in the RoleContainerResource where the name-based path (/admin/realms/{realm}/roles/{role-name}/composites) was not updated with the security fixes previously applied to the id-based path. The root cause is the failure to validate that a delegated administrator has the necessary permissions to modify built-in admin roles when using the name-based resource path. An attacker with manage-realm permissions can exploit this by sending a DELETE request to the name-based composite endpoint. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to remove the manage-users, impersonation, or manage-clients child roles from the built-in admin role, thereby degrading the permissions of other administrators within the same realm.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Keycloak Keycloak Admin REST API

Event History

Jul 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2501738?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2501738 is medium, rated at 4.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2501738?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2501738, you need to apply the latest security patches provided by Keycloak.

3

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2501738?

REDHAT-BUG-2501738 is a missing authorization check vulnerability in the Keycloak admin REST API.

4

What components are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2501738?

REDHAT-BUG-2501738 affects the Keycloak Admin REST API, specifically the RoleContainerResource.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-2501738 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2501738 was published on July 17, 2026.

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