How severe is CVE-2026-16104?

CVE-2026-16104 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-16104 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-16104?

CVE-2026-16104 affects Redhat Build Of Keycloak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16104?

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

When was CVE-2026-16104 published?

CVE-2026-16104 was published on 2026-07-17 and last updated on 2026-08-06.

CVE-2026-16104

CVE-2026-16104 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Build Of Keycloak with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Redhat Build Of Keycloak
Published: 2026-07-17
Last modified: 2026-08-06

Description

A flaw was found in the authentication configuration endpoint of the keycloak-services component, which is the core engine for Red Hat Build of Keycloak identity and access management. The issue occurs because the system fails to mask sensitive configuration values, such as reCAPTCHA secret keys, when they are requested by administrators with view-only permissions. This can lead to the exposure of third-party service credentials to unauthorized personnel or through administrative logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16104?: A flaw was found in the authentication configuration endpoint of the keycloak-services component, which is the core engine for Red Hat Build of Keycloak identity and access management. The issue occurs because the system fails to mask sensitive configuration values, such as reCAPTCHA secret keys, when they are requested by administrators with view-only permissions. This can lead to the exposure of third-party service credentials to unauthorized personnel or through administrative logs.
How severe is CVE-2026-16104?: CVE-2026-16104 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-16104 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16104?: CVE-2026-16104 affects Redhat Build Of Keycloak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16104?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-16104 published?: CVE-2026-16104 was published on 2026-07-17 and last updated on 2026-08-06.

References

Affected products (1)

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