CVE-2026-18963
CriticalCVSS 9.1Summary
Red Hat Build of Keycloak contains a vulnerability in the reset-credentials flow of the keycloak-services component. An unauthenticated attacker can force the password reset process for any user without clicking the verification link, leading to account takeover.
Risk Assessment
The vulnerability allows an attacker to fully take over user accounts, potentially leading to unauthorized access to systems and data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately apply Red Hat-provided patches and monitor password reset activity.
Original NVD description (English source)
A flaw was found in the reset-credentials flow of the keycloak-services component, which is the core engine for identity and access management in Red Hat Build of Keycloak. The issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to force the password reset process for any user without needing to click the required email verification link. This can result in the attacker gaining full control over target user accounts by directly setting new credentials.