CVE-2023-6787
CVE-2023-6787 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Build Of Keycloak with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1185
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Redhat Build Of Keycloak
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw was found in Keycloak that occurs from an error in the re-authentication mechanism within org.keycloak.authentication. This flaw allows hijacking an active Keycloak session by triggering a new authentication process with the query parameter "prompt=login," prompting the user to re-enter their credentials. If the user cancels this re-authentication by selecting "Restart login," an account takeover may occur, as the new session, with a different SUB, will possess the same SID as the previous session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6787?
- A flaw was found in Keycloak that occurs from an error in the re-authentication mechanism within org.keycloak.authentication. This flaw allows hijacking an active Keycloak session by triggering a new authentication process with the query parameter "prompt=login," prompting the user to re-enter their credentials. If the user cancels this re-authentication by selecting "Restart login," an account takeover may occur, as the new session, with a different SUB, will possess the same SID as the previous session.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6787?
- CVE-2023-6787 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-6787 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-6787?
- CVE-2023-6787 primarily affects Redhat Build Of Keycloak. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-6787?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-6787 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-6787 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1185.
- When was CVE-2023-6787 published?
- CVE-2023-6787 was published on 2024-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1867
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1868
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6787
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2254375
- https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/security/advisories/GHSA-c9h6-v78w-52wj
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:build_of_keycloak:-:*:*:*:text-only:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:keycloak:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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