CVE-2026-18963: Keycloak · Unauthenticated account takeover via reset-credentials flow bypass
Affects org.keycloak:keycloak-servicesSource GCVE Database
Public exploit available (Exploit-DB) · CVSS 9.1 Critical : upgrade to 26.4.15 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 4.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 91% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 26.4.15, 26.6.6, 26.7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Aug 2026
Detectable: evidence found.
nuclei template: Keycloak < 26.7.2 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover via Reset-Credentials Bypass
Weaponised: evidence found.
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by Red Hat, Inc.
, 13 days before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
In Threat Radar
record ingested
, 16 minutes after disclosure
First Exploit-DB entry (opens in a new tab)
Keycloak 26.7.2 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover
, 64 days after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade org.keycloak:keycloak-services to 26.4.15; org.keycloak:keycloak-services to 26.6.6; org.keycloak:keycloak-services to 26.7.2.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Mavenorg.keycloak:keycloak-services | Affected
| Fixed in
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| Mavenorg.keycloak:keycloak-services | Affected
| Fixed in
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| Mavenorg.keycloak:keycloak-services | Affected
| Fixed in
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Description
A flaw was found in the reset-credentials flow of the keycloak-services component, which is the core engine for identity and access management in Red Hat Build of Keycloak. The issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to force the password reset process for any user without needing to click the required email verification link. This can result in the attacker gaining full control over target user accounts by directly setting new credentials.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18963 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/keycloak/keycloak/issues/51833 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/keycloak/keycloak/pull/51844 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/keycloak/keycloak/commit/dc2d4e524b4dae85aedc87ca28b9e4fa567d56c1 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:56519 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:56520 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:56523 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:56524 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18963 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2511595 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/keycloak/keycloak (opens in a new tab)