org.keycloak:keycloak-services

CVE-2026-9802

CVE-2026-9802 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in org.keycloak:keycloak-services (maven), affecting versions <= 26.4.7. It is fixed in 26.6.3.

Key facts
CVSS score
6.8
Medium
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
org.keycloak:keycloak-services
Fixed in
26.6.3
Disclosed
2026

Summary

A flaw was found in Keycloak. When revokeRefreshToken=true is enabled and persistent session storage is in use, a server restart can reset internal timing mechanisms. This allows a remote attacker, who has previously captured a user's refresh token, to replay that token even after it has been revoked. Successful exploitation grants the attacker unauthorized access to the victim's account, potentially leading to information disclosure or privilege escalation.

Impact

Severity and exposure

CVE-2026-9802 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and user interaction required. 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.

A fixed version is available (26.6.3). Upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

maven

  • org.keycloak:keycloak-services (<= 26.4.7)
  • org.keycloak:keycloak-services (>= 26.5.0, < 26.6.3)

Security releases

  • org.keycloak:keycloak-services → 26.6.3 (maven)
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

Upgrade org.keycloak:keycloak-services to 26.6.3 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2026-9802

What is CVE-2026-9802?

CVE-2026-9802 is a medium-severity security vulnerability in org.keycloak:keycloak-services (maven), affecting versions <= 26.4.7. It is fixed in 26.6.3.

How severe is CVE-2026-9802?

CVE-2026-9802 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (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-2026-9802?

org.keycloak:keycloak-services (maven) versions <= 26.4.7 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-9802?

Yes. CVE-2026-9802 is fixed in 26.6.3. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2026-9802 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2026-9802 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-2026-9802 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.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9802?

Upgrade org.keycloak:keycloak-services to 26.6.3 or later.

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