CVE-2026-9798: Keycloak: keycloak: brute-force protection bypass in ciba flow

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in Keycloak, an open-source identity and access management solution. When a user account is temporarily locked due to repeated failed login attempts, an attacker with valid client credentials can exploit the Client-Initiated Backchannel Authentication (CIBA) flow to bypass this brute-force protection. This allows continued authentication attempts and token issuance even when the account should be locked, potentially enabling further unauthorized access attempts.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Keycloak Keycloak
redhat Build Of Keycloak

Event History

May 28, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:19 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 18, 58394
Event
via FIRST·07:28 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-9798?

CVE-2026-9798 has a medium severity rating of 4.3.

2

How does CVE-2026-9798 affect Keycloak users?

CVE-2026-9798 allows attackers with valid client credentials to bypass brute-force protection during the CIBA flow.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-9798?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-9798 can lead to unauthorized access to locked user accounts.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-9798 in Keycloak?

To mitigate CVE-2026-9798, ensure that your Keycloak instance is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

5

What version of Keycloak is affected by CVE-2026-9798?

CVE-2026-9798 affects Keycloak versions that implement the CIBA flow allowing brute-force protection bypass.

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