CVE-2024-7260: Keycloak core Keycloak Open Redirect Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g4gc-rh26-m3p5
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CVSS 4.4
CWE-601
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-7260 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.4) keycloak open redirect vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Keycloak core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves keycloak open redirect vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 24.0.7.

CVE-2024-7260 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-7260
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g4gc-rh26-m3p5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.4
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Keycloak core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.4

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-7260

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: 24.0.7 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.keycloak</groupId>
    <artifactId>keycloak-core</artifactId>
    <version>24.0.7</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-2024-7260, 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 24.0.7), 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-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. 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

An open redirect vulnerability was found in Keycloak. A specially crafted URL can be constructed where the `referrer` and `referrer_uri` parameters are made to trick a user to visit a malicious webpage. A trusted URL can trick users and automation into believing that the URL is safe, when, in fact, it redirects to a malicious server. This issue can result in a victim inadvertently trusting the destination of the redirect, potentially leading to a successful phishing attack or other types of attacks. Once a crafted URL is made, it can be sent to a Keycloak admin via email for example. This will trigger this vulnerability when the user visits the page and clicks the link. A malicious actor can use this to target users they know are Keycloak admins for further attacks. It may also be possible to bypass other domain-related security checks, such as supplying this as a OAuth redirect uri. The malicious actor can further obfuscate the `redirect_uri` using URL encoding, to hide the text of the actual malicious website domain.

CVE-2024-7260 Affected Keycloak core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
24.0.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.keycloak:keycloak-core
maven/org.keycloak/keycloak-core
Maven
< 24.0.7
24.0.7

References

NVD — CVE-2024-7260 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7260
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:65... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6502
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2024:65... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6503
Keycloak core Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-7260
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2301875
Keycloak core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7260?
CVE-2024-7260 is a security vulnerability in Keycloak core involving Keycloak Open Redirect vulnerability under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Keycloak core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 24.0.7 across affected packages: org.keycloak:keycloak-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-7260?
Upgrading to 24.0.7 (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 24.0.7. Upgrade your dependency to 24.0.7 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7260?
CVE-2024-7260 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-7260?
CVE-2024-7260 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-7260?
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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