REDHAT-BUG-2508292: Low severity Keycloak ClientUpdaterSourceHostsCondition vulnerability

Published Jul 29, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in the hostname matching logic within the ClientUpdaterSourceHostsCondition of Keycloak. When a wildcard domain (e.g., .example.com) is configured as a trusted source host in a client policy, the matching mechanism performs a simple suffix check without ensuring a proper subdomain boundary (a preceding dot). An unauthenticated attacker whose connecting IP address reverse-resolves to a crafted hostname ending in the trusted suffix (e.g., attackerexample.com) can satisfy the condition. This allows the attacker to bypass source-host restrictions intended to limit client registration or update operations to trusted domains. Successful exploitation causes policy executors to run as if the request originated from a legitimate trusted source, which can weaken or bypass security constraints applied to client management.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Keycloak ClientUpdaterSourceHostsCondition

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Review and remove any wildcard trusted source hosts configured in Keycloak client policies (e.g., remove patterns like *.example.com) to avoid suffix-only hostname matching that can be bypassed via crafted reverse-resolved hostnames.

Event History

Jul 29, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:56 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2508292?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2508292 is classified as low.

2

What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-2508292 describe?

REDHAT-BUG-2508292 describes a flaw in the hostname matching logic within Keycloak's ClientUpdaterSourceHostsCondition.

3

How do I mitigate the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2508292?

To mitigate the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2508292, avoid using wildcard domains as trusted source hosts in client policies.

4

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2508292?

REDHAT-BUG-2508292 affects the Keycloak ClientUpdaterSourceHostsCondition.

5

When was REDHAT-BUG-2508292 published?

REDHAT-BUG-2508292 was published on July 29, 2026.

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