CVE-2020-1697: It was found in all keycloak versions before 9.0.0 that links to external applications (Application Links) in

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CVE-2020-1697 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting keycloak, single sign-on. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

It was found in all keycloak versions before 9.0.0 that links to external applications (Application Links) in the admin console are not validated properly and could allow Stored XSS attacks. An authed malicious user could create URLs to trick users in other realms, and possibly conduct further attacks.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2020-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat keycloak UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.0.0

Fixed in: 9.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy keycloak || rpm -q keycloak || keycloak --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade keycloak

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade keycloak

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

redhat single sign-on DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy single-sign-on || rpm -q single-sign-on || single-sign-on --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison single-sign-on sudo apt install single-sign-on=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3> sudo apt-mark hold single-sign-on

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list single-sign-on sudo dnf downgrade single-sign-on-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3> sudo dnf versionlock add single-sign-on

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2020-1697?

keycloak: upgrade to 9.0.0; single sign-on: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-1697 being exploited?

CVE-2020-1697 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-2020-1697 affect?

CVE-2020-1697 affects keycloak, single sign-on. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). It was found in all keycloak versions before 9.0.0 that links to external applications (Application Links) in the admin console are not validated properly and could allow Stored XSS attacks. An authed malicious user could create URLs to tri

How urgent is CVE-2020-1697?

Priority 40/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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