Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 25, 2026· Updated Jul 15, 2026
Org.keycloak:keycloak-services: keycloak: authentication bypass via jwt algorithm confusion
CVE-2026-11800
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.
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References
4- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30083mitrevendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30084mitrevendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-11800mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_REDHAT
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgimitreissue-trackingx_refsource_REDHAT
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