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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD8.1 High

CVE-2026-11800

Org.keycloak:keycloak-services: keycloak: authentication bypass via jwt algorithm confusion

Description

A flaw was found in Keycloak. This JWT algorithm confusion vulnerability in the JWT Authorization Grant flow allows an attacker with valid client credentials to bypass signature verification. By forging an assertion, the attacker can create unauthorized access tokens. This enables the attacker to impersonate any federated user linked to the affected Identity Provider, leading to unauthorized access and potential privilege escalation.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

Red Hat Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.6

Default version status: affected

  • 26.6.4-2 to < *unaffected

Red Hat Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.6

Default version status: affected

  • 26.6-8 to < *unaffected

Red Hat Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.6

Default version status: affected

  • 26.6-8 to < *unaffected

Red Hat Red Hat build of Keycloak 26.6.4

Default version status: unaffected

Red Hat Red Hat Build of Keycloak

Default version status: affected

Red Hat Red Hat Build of Keycloak

Default version status: unaffected

Red Hat Red Hat Data Grid 8

Default version status: unaffected

Red Hat Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack

Default version status: unaffected

Red Hat Red Hat Single Sign-On 7

Default version status: unaffected

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