Keycloak Services OAuth 2.0 Code Binding Flaw (Red Hat)
CVE-2026-16089 Published on July 17, 2026

Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: authorization codes can be retargeted to another client session
A flaw was found in the keycloak-services component of Red Hat Build of Keycloak. The issue occurs because OAuth 2.0 authorization codes are not properly bound to the client that originally requested them. An attacker who can intercept an authorization code can modify it to be redeemed by their own client, potentially allowing them to obtain access tokens for a victim's identity.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-16089 can be exploited with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
HIGH
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
NONE

Timeline

Reported to Red Hat.

Made public.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-16089

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Red Hat Build Keycloak
 
Red Hat Jboss Data Grid
 
Red Hat Jbosseapxp
 
Red Hat Single Sign On
 

Affected Versions

Red Hat Build of Keycloak: Red Hat Build of Keycloak: Red Hat Build of Keycloak: Red Hat Data Grid 8: Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack: Red Hat Single Sign-On 7: