SB2023091243 - Unprotected storage of credentials in Keycloak Core

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SB2023091243 - Unprotected storage of credentials in Keycloak Core

Published: September 12, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091243
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Unprotected storage of credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4918)

CWE-ID: CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text when a user registers itself through registration flow. The "password" and "password-confirm" field from the form will occur as regular attributes in the users attributes. A remote user with ability to view attributes can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References