CVE-2026-9800: A flaw was found in Keycloak Policy Enforcer

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HIGH 8.1WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-9800 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting build of keycloak. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A flaw was found in Keycloak Policy Enforcer. This vulnerability allows any authenticated user to bypass all authorization policies, including role, scope, and User-Managed Access (UMA) permission checks. By including the configured access-denied page path within a request URL, either as a path segment or a query parameter, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to protected resources.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1025
Published	2026-06-25
Last modified	2026-10-20

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

Last updated 2026-10-20 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-25 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-20 05:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat build of keycloak UPGRADE

Affected: >= 26.4 and < 26.4.13 · >= 26.6 and <= 26.6.4

Fixed in: 26.4.13

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 26.4.13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade build-of-keycloak

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 26.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison build-of-keycloak sudo apt install build-of-keycloak=<VERSION_BEFORE_26.4> sudo apt-mark hold build-of-keycloak

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list build-of-keycloak sudo dnf downgrade build-of-keycloak-<VERSION_BEFORE_26.4> sudo dnf versionlock add build-of-keycloak

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-2026-9800?

build of keycloak: upgrade to 26.4.13. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-9800 being exploited?

CVE-2026-9800 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-2026-9800 affect?

CVE-2026-9800 affects build of keycloak. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A flaw was found in Keycloak Policy Enforcer. This vulnerability allows any authenticated user to bypass all authorization policies, including role, scope, and User-Managed Access (UMA) permission checks. By including the configured access-

How urgent is CVE-2026-9800?

Priority 46/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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