PatchTheCVECVE-2020-14366: A vulnerability was found in keycloak, where path traversal using URL-encoded path segments in the request is
CVE-2020-14366 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting keycloak. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability was found in keycloak, where path traversal using URL-encoded path segments in the request is possible because the resources endpoint applies a transformation of the url path to the file path. Only few specific folder hierarchies can be exposed by this flaw
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.4% (top 28%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2020-11-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-14366?
keycloak: upgrade to 12.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-14366 being exploited?
CVE-2020-14366 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-14366 affect?
CVE-2020-14366 affects keycloak. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). A vulnerability was found in keycloak, where path traversal using URL-encoded path segments in the request is possible because the resources endpoint applies a transformation of the url path to the file path. Only few specific folder hierar
How urgent is CVE-2020-14366?
Priority 52/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
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