Unprotected storage of credentials in Keycloak - CVE-2023-4918
Published: September 12, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80649
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4918
CWE-ID: CWE-256
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Keycloak
Keycloak
Software vendor:
Keycloak
Keycloak
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.