Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.keycloak/keycloak-rest-admin-ui-ext
PACKAGECVE-2026-11986 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) bulk role-removal endpoints fail to vulnerability (CWE-425: Direct Request ('Forced Browsing')) affecting Keycloak Admin UI REST Extensions libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves bulk role-removal endpoints fail to perform granular permission checks. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 26.7.0.
pkg:maven/org.keycloak/keycloak-rest-admin-ui-ext
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.keycloak/keycloak-rest-admin-ui-ext. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-6w3v-mcfh-m3q7 | CVE-2026-11986 | MODERATE | Keycloak Admin UI REST Extensions: bulk role-removal endpoints fail to perform granular permission checks |
CVE-2026-11986 at a Glance
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:N/I:H/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2026-11986
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Keycloak Admin UI REST Extensions dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.keycloak</groupId>
<artifactId>keycloak-rest-admin-ui-ext</artifactId>
<version>26.7.0</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloakHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-11986, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.keycloakAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Keycloak Admin UI REST Extensions in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 26.7.0), 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-425: Direct Request ('Forced Browsing'), where the web application does not adequately enforce appropriate authorization on all restricted urls, scripts, or files. In Keycloak Admin UI REST Extensions, 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
CVE-2026-11986 Affected Keycloak Admin UI REST Extensions Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.keycloak:keycloak-rest-admin-ui-ext
|
Maven |
< 26.7.0
|
26.7.0
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-11986?
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What version fixes CVE-2026-11986?
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-6w3v-mcfh-m3q7",
"modified" : "2026-08-19T19:32:02Z",
"published" : "2026-06-11T18:31:34Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2026-11986" ],
"summary" : "Keycloak Admin UI REST Extensions: bulk role-removal endpoints fail to perform granular permission checks",
"details" : "A flaw was found in the admin-ui-ext component of Keycloak, which provides extended administrative user interface capabilities. The issue occurs because certain bulk role-removal endpoints fail to perform granular permission checks when deleting role mappings. This allows a delegated administrator with limited permissions to remove highly privileged roles from other users or groups, potentially disrupting administrative access control.",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N"
} ],
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"ecosystem" : "Maven",
"name" : "org.keycloak:keycloak-rest-admin-ui-ext"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "26.7.0"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11986"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/issues/49766"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/pull/49826"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/commit/f3831f01fd4abceb47e9675ab5f4c17268ba9e9d"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50848"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50849"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-11986"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487906"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/releases/tag/26.7.0"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-425" ],
"severity" : "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2026-08-19T19:32:02Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2026-06-11T18:16:25Z"
}
}