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major vulnerability· requires attention

Keycloak is widely used; authorization bypass enables cross-tenant resource access and token issuance; high-risk impact.

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CVE-2026-4636

3.1
Low
EPSS 0.35%Patch availableApr 2, 2026

Authenticated UMA user can bypass policy to access victim-owned resources.

common questions

Is CVE-2026-4636 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-4636 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-4636?

CVE-2026-4636 is rated Low with a CVSS score of 3.1. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-4636?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-4636. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-4636 affect?

CVE-2026-4636 affects Keycloak. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-4636?

Apply Keycloak updates when released; review UMA policies and access controls.

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Keycloak
impact

Bypass UMA validation to include others' resource IDs; obtain RPT and access/modify victim resources.

action required

Patch when possible

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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