org.keycloak:keycloak-services

CVE-2026-3429

CVE-2026-3429 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in org.keycloak:keycloak-services (maven), affecting versions <= 26.5.6. No fixed version is listed yet.

Key facts
CVSS score
4.2
Medium
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
org.keycloak:keycloak-services
Fixed in
Not available
Disclosed
2026

Summary

A flaw was identified in the Account REST API of Keycloak that allows a user authenticated at a lower security level to perform sensitive actions intended only for higher-assurance sessions. Specifically, an attacker who has already obtained a victim’s password can delete the victim’s registered MFA/OTP credential without first proving possession of that factor. The attacker can then register their own MFA device, effectively taking full control of the account. This weakness undermines the intended protection provided by multi-factor authentication.

Impact

Severity and exposure

CVE-2026-3429 has a CVSS score of 4.2 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, low privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment.

No fixed version is listed yet, so configuration controls and monitoring matter more in the interim.

Affected versions

maven

  • org.keycloak:keycloak-services (<= 26.5.6)

Security releases

Not available
Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

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Remediation advice

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2026-3429 yet.

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2026-3429

What is CVE-2026-3429?

CVE-2026-3429 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in org.keycloak:keycloak-services (maven), affecting versions <= 26.5.6. No fixed version is listed yet.

How severe is CVE-2026-3429?

CVE-2026-3429 has a CVSS score of 4.2 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of org.keycloak:keycloak-services are affected by CVE-2026-3429?

org.keycloak:keycloak-services (maven) versions <= 26.5.6 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-3429?

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2026-3429 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.

Is CVE-2026-3429 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2026-3429 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo

What actually determines whether CVE-2026-3429 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

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