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Keycloak token introspection audience bypass via dynamic client registration

Priority LOW 28CWE-862Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · None · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-862.

Summary

The Dynamic Client Registration flow in Keycloak does not filter security-sensitive client attributes when a new client is created, a Missing Authorization flaw (CWE-862). An attacker with a valid Initial Access Token can register a client that bypasses audience checks during token introspection. The attacker can then read identity information, roles and session details from access tokens of other applications. CVSS 3.1 scores it 6.5 (MEDIUM) with high confidentiality impact, and Red Hat rates it Moderate.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Description from the CNA

A flaw was found in the Dynamic Client Registration flow of the Keycloak identity and access management server. The issue occurs because the registration process fails to filter security-sensitive client attributes when a new client is created. An attacker with a valid Initial Access Token can register a client that bypasses audience checks during token introspection. This allows the attacker to view sensitive identity information, roles, and session details from access tokens belonging to other applications in the same realm.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00222 12th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

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

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
Red HatRed Hat Build of Keycloak——No fix listedCNA
Red HatRed Hat Build of Keycloak——No fix listedCNA
Red HatRed Hat Single Sign-On 7——Not affectedCNA
  • Red Hat Build of Keycloak VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
  • Red Hat Build of Keycloak VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
  • Red Hat Single Sign-On 7 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — Not affected CNA

CPE names CNA · 2

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:/a:redhat:build_keycloak:——Red Hat
cpe:/a:redhat:red_hat_single_sign_on:77—Red Hat
  • cpe:/a:redhat:build_keycloak: Versions — — ·Red Hat
  • cpe:/a:redhat:red_hat_single_sign_on:7 Versions 7 — ·Red Hat

Remediation

Red Hat Build of Keycloak has no fix listed and no plan available. Red Hat Single Sign-On 7 is not affected.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Build of KeycloakAffectedNo fix yet
Not affected: 1 product
  • Red Hat Single Sign-On 7

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-05 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-105306
  2. 2026-10-05 Alias added: GHSA-q5jp-7g4g-ch69
  3. 2026-10-05 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
  4. 2026-10-05 CVSS score added · Red Hat

References

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