Vulnerability identifier: #VU27881

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1698

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Keycloak
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: Keycloak

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a logged exception in the HttpMethod class may leak the password given as parameter. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Keycloak: All versions

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1698

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.