Org.keycloak/keycloak-quarkus-server: keycloak: proxy bypass due to improper handling of matrix parameters in url paths
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · None · None
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 1 fixed, 3 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA, GitHub and Red Hat.
Summary
A flaw was found in Keycloak. This improper input validation vulnerability occurs because Keycloak accepts RFC-compliant matrix parameters in URL path segments, while common reverse proxy configurations may ignore or mishandle them. A remote attacker can craft requests to mask path segments, potentially bypassing proxy-level path filtering. This could expose administrative or sensitive endpoints that operators believe are not externally reachable.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.4.9 | — | — | Not affected | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Build of Keycloak | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | org.keycloak:keycloak-quarkus-server (Maven) | up to 26.2.5 | — | No fix listed | GHSA-v897-pv23-r8cw |
- Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.4.9 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — Not affected CNA
- Red Hat Build of Keycloak VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- org.keycloak:keycloak-quarkus-server (Maven) Vendor— Affected up to 26.2.5 Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-v897-pv23-r8cw
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2026:2365 Released 2026-02-09 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat build of Keycloak 26.4.9 Security Update
- Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.4.9
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Build of Keycloak | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.4.9 | Fixed | RHSA-2026:2365 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-0976
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-v897-pv23-r8cw
- 2026-10-22 Fix available: RHSA-2026:2365 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-23 Affected versions changed · CNA
- 2026-10-23 1 new reference · CNA
- 2026-10-23 Fix available: Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.4.9 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-23 1 new reference · GHSA-v897-pv23-r8cw
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Sources
- CVE-2026-0976 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-0976 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-v897-pv23-r8cw · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-0976 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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