CVE-2026-118959 json
Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: required actions bypassed via kc_action parameter
published 11d ago modified 6d ago also EUVD-2026-113443
- cvss
- 5.4
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 9%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A flaw was found in the required action provider mechanism of Keycloak. The issue occurs when an authorization request includes the kc_action query parameter set to a mandatory action already assigned to the user, such as profile verification or terms and conditions. Due to incorrect handling of application-initiated actions, Keycloak may skip these mandatory challenges and issue an authorization code. This can allow a user to bypass administrative requirements and gain access to the application without completing necessary profile updates or agreeing to terms.
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red hat product security vex CVE-2026-118959 updated cvss 5.4
keycloak-services: keycloak-services: Required actions bypassed via kc_action parameter
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Red Hat Build of Keycloak rhbk/keycloak-rhel9, keycloak-services 26.6.7.redhat-00003affected: workaround, no fix available
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Red Hat Single Sign-On 7 keycloak-services 26.6.7.redhat-00003not affected: vulnerable code not present
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CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 6d ago
Exploit prediction
0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 9% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 5.4 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Affected products
- Red Hat Red Hat Build of Keycloak
- Red Hat Red Hat Single Sign-On 7
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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access.redhat.com
/security/cve/CVE-2026-118959
vdb-entry
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bugzilla.redhat.com
/show_bug.cgi?id=2563288
issue-tracking
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2026-118959
- NVD CVE-2026-118959
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