CVE-2024-10973: Keycloak quarkus server Keycloak On Quarkus CLI Option Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g6qq-c9f9-2772
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CVSS 5.7
CWE-319
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-10973 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.7) keycloak on quarkus cli option vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Keycloak quarkus server libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves keycloak on quarkus cli option for encrypted jgroups ignored. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 26.0.6.

CVE-2024-10973 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-10973
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g6qq-c9f9-2772
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.7
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Affected Product Keycloak quarkus server
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.7

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

Attack Vector Adjacent (AV:A)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2024-10973

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Keycloak quarkus server 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-quarkus-server fixed: 26.0.6 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.keycloak</groupId>
    <artifactId>keycloak-quarkus-server</artifactId>
    <version>26.0.6</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-2024-10973, 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 quarkus server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 26.0.6), 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. In Keycloak quarkus server, 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

The env option `KC_CACHE_EMBEDDED_MTLS_ENABLED` does not work and the jgroups replication configuration is always used in plain. This option worked before in 24 and 22. More info in public issue https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/issues/34644.

CVE-2024-10973 Affected Keycloak quarkus server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
26.0.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.keycloak:keycloak-quarkus-server
maven/org.keycloak/keycloak-quarkus-server
Maven
≥ 25.0.0
< 26.0.6
26.0.6

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/security/advisories/GHSA-g6qq-c9f9-2772
NVD — CVE-2024-10973 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10973
Keycloak quarkus server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/issues/28750
Keycloak quarkus server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/issues/34644
Keycloak quarkus server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/pull/28756
Keycloak quarkus server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/pull/34668
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/commit/071032a108bd9e9fce9e66d00c36d56bd4b334df
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/commit/36defd5f33b2da5d705f179bbaa21c28b13a9996
Keycloak quarkus server Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-10973
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2324361
Keycloak quarkus server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10973?
CVE-2024-10973 is a security vulnerability in Keycloak quarkus server involving Keycloak on Quarkus CLI option for encrypted JGroups ignored under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Keycloak quarkus server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 26.0.6 across affected packages: org.keycloak:keycloak-quarkus-server.
What version fixes CVE-2024-10973?
Upgrading to 26.0.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is keycloak-quarkus-server affected?
Yes, org.keycloak:keycloak-quarkus-server is affected in releases prior to 26.0.6. Upgrade your dependency to 26.0.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-10973?
CVE-2024-10973 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-10973?
CVE-2024-10973 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-10973?
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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