CVE-2026-16093

Keycloak provides a mechanism called Client Policies to enforce security requirements on clients, such as requiring them to use signed JWTs for authentication. A flaw was discovered where this enforcement can be bypassed. An attacker with valid client credentials can provide a fake, unsigned assertion header that tricks the system into thinking the policy requirements have been met. This allows the attacker to authenticate using simpler methods like a client secret even when the administrator has mandated more secure, signed assertions.
Configurations

No configuration.

History

17 Jul 2026, 17:17

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Information

Published : 2026-07-17 17:17

Updated : 2026-07-21 03:16


NVD link : CVE-2026-16093

Mitre link : CVE-2026-16093

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-16093


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Products Affected

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CWE
CWE-807

Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision