How severe is CVE-2026-16089?

CVE-2026-16089 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-16089 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-16089?

CVE-2026-16089 affects Redhat Build Of Keycloak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16089?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-16089 published?

CVE-2026-16089 was published on 2026-07-17 and last updated on 2026-08-09.

CVE-2026-16089

CVE-2026-16089 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Build Of Keycloak with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Redhat Build Of Keycloak
Published: 2026-07-17
Last modified: 2026-08-09

Description

A flaw was found in the keycloak-services component of Red Hat Build of Keycloak. The issue occurs because OAuth 2.0 authorization codes are not properly bound to the client that originally requested them. An attacker who can intercept an authorization code can modify it to be redeemed by their own client, potentially allowing them to obtain access tokens for a victim's identity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16089?: A flaw was found in the keycloak-services component of Red Hat Build of Keycloak. The issue occurs because OAuth 2.0 authorization codes are not properly bound to the client that originally requested them. An attacker who can intercept an authorization code can modify it to be redeemed by their own client, potentially allowing them to obtain access tokens for a victim's identity.
How severe is CVE-2026-16089?: CVE-2026-16089 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-16089 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16089?: CVE-2026-16089 affects Redhat Build Of Keycloak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16089?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-16089 published?: CVE-2026-16089 was published on 2026-07-17 and last updated on 2026-08-09.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:build_of_keycloak:-:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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