How severe is CVE-2026-2603?

CVE-2026-2603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-2603 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2603?

CVE-2026-2603 affects Redhat Build Of Keycloak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2603?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-2603 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2603 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12690.

When was CVE-2026-2603 published?

CVE-2026-2603 was published on 2026-03-18 and last updated on 2026-08-18.

CVE-2026-2603

CVE-2026-2603 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Build Of Keycloak with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-12690
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Redhat Build Of Keycloak
Published: 2026-03-18
Last modified: 2026-08-18

Description

A flaw was found in Keycloak. A remote attacker could bypass security controls by sending a valid SAML response from an external Identity Provider (IdP) to the Keycloak SAML endpoint for IdP-initiated broker logins. This allows the attacker to complete broker logins even when the SAML Identity Provider is disabled, leading to unauthorized authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2603?: A flaw was found in Keycloak. A remote attacker could bypass security controls by sending a valid SAML response from an external Identity Provider (IdP) to the Keycloak SAML endpoint for IdP-initiated broker logins. This allows the attacker to complete broker logins even when the SAML Identity Provider is disabled, leading to unauthorized authentication.
How severe is CVE-2026-2603?: CVE-2026-2603 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-2603 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2603?: CVE-2026-2603 affects Redhat Build Of Keycloak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2603?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-2603 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2603 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-12690.
When was CVE-2026-2603 published?: CVE-2026-2603 was published on 2026-03-18 and last updated on 2026-08-18.

References

Affected products (1)

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