CVE-2020-1731: Keycloak core Predictable Password Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6pmv-7pr9-cgrj
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-341 CWE-330
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-1731 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) predictable password vulnerability (CWE-341: Predictable from Observable State) affecting Keycloak core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves predictable password in keycloak. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.0.2.

CVE-2020-1731 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-1731
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6pmv-7pr9-cgrj
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-341: Predictable from Observable State
Affected Product Keycloak core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-1731

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Keycloak core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.keycloak:keycloak-core fixed: 8.0.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.keycloak</groupId>
    <artifactId>keycloak-core</artifactId>
    <version>8.0.2</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloak

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-1731, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloak

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Keycloak core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.0.2), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloak command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-341: Predictable from Observable State, where a number or object is predictable based on observations that the attacker can make about the state of the system or network, such as time, process id, etc. In Keycloak core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A flaw was found in all versions of the Keycloak operator, before version 8.0.2,(community only) where the operator generates a random admin password when installing Keycloak, however the password remains the same when deployed to the same OpenShift namespace.

CVE-2020-1731 Affected Keycloak core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.0.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.keycloak:keycloak-core
maven/org.keycloak/keycloak-core
Maven
< 8.0.2
8.0.2

References

NVD — CVE-2020-1731 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1731
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1731

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1731?
CVE-2020-1731 is a security vulnerability in Keycloak core involving Predictable password in Keycloak under CWE-341: Predictable from Observable State.
Which Keycloak core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.0.2 across affected packages: org.keycloak:keycloak-core.
What version fixes CVE-2020-1731?
Upgrading to 8.0.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is keycloak-core affected?
Yes, org.keycloak:keycloak-core is affected in releases prior to 8.0.2. Upgrade your dependency to 8.0.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-1731?
CVE-2020-1731 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-1731?
CVE-2020-1731 is classified under CWE-341: Predictable from Observable State (A number or object is predictable based on observations that the attacker can make about the state of the system or network, such as time, process ID, etc.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-1731?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloak'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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