CVE-2026-37978: Keycloak Information Disclosure Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rrv7-3mqf-hxfr
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CVSS 4.9
CWE-639
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-37978 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) information disclosure vulnerability (CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key) affecting Keycloak libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves information disclosure via evaluate-scopes admin api. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 26.6.2.

CVE-2026-37978 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-37978
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rrv7-3mqf-hxfr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.9
CWE Classification CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
Affected Product Keycloak
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.9

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2026-37978

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Keycloak 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-services fixed: 26.6.2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.keycloak</groupId>
    <artifactId>keycloak-services</artifactId>
    <version>26.6.2</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-2026-37978, 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 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 26.6.2), 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-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key, where the system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. In Keycloak, 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 Keycloak. A low-privilege administrator with the 'view-clients' role can exploit this by invoking the 'evaluate-scopes' Admin API endpoints with an arbitrary user ID (userId) parameter. This vulnerability allows for cross-role personally identifiable information (PII) leakage, enabling unauthorized visibility into user identities and authorizations across the realm. Exploitation is possible remotely via network access to the Admin API.

CVE-2026-37978 Affected Keycloak Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
26.6.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.keycloak:keycloak-services
maven/org.keycloak/keycloak-services
Maven
< 26.6.2
26.6.2

References

NVD — CVE-2026-37978 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-37978
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/commit/492d1f04cdad425dadb9d5e1faa94dd17a875573
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/commit/ba9a18744dcec2ef46f284d25c1c0aa1c962a500
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2026:19... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19596
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2026:19... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19597
Keycloak Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak
Keycloak Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-37978
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2455327

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-37978?
CVE-2026-37978 is a security vulnerability in Keycloak involving Information Disclosure via evaluate-scopes Admin API under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key.
Which Keycloak versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 26.6.2 across affected packages: org.keycloak:keycloak-services.
What version fixes CVE-2026-37978?
Upgrading to 26.6.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is keycloak-services affected?
Yes, org.keycloak:keycloak-services is affected in releases prior to 26.6.2. Upgrade your dependency to 26.6.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-37978?
CVE-2026-37978 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-37978?
CVE-2026-37978 is classified under CWE-639: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-37978?
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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