CVE-2026-16442
Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: saml idp-initiated broker login bypasses link-only restriction
Description
A flaw was found in the SAML broker component of Keycloak, which is used to manage identity federation and user authentication. The issue occurs because the IdP-initiated Single Sign-On endpoint fails to check if a provider is restricted to account linking only. This allows an attacker with control over a linked upstream identity to bypass login restrictions and gain full access to a local user account.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50846
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50847
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50848
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