#VU88797 Session Fixation in Keycloak


Published: 2024-04-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88797

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6787

CWE-ID: CWE-384

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Keycloak

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to hijack session of another user.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the re-authentication mechanism in org.keycloak.authentication. An active keycloak session can be hijacked by initiating a new authentication (having the query parameter prompt=login) and forcing the user to enter his credentials once again. If the user cancels this re-authentication by clicking Restart login, the account takeover could take place as the new session, with a different SUB, will have the same SID as the previous session.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Keycloak: 22.0.0 - 24.0.2


External links
http://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/security/advisories/GHSA-c9h6-v78w-52wj
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1867
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1868


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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