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CVE-2026-18963

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.1 EPSS 3.18%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-18 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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A critical vulnerability exists in the reset-credentials flow of the keycloak-services component, allowing unauthenticated attackers to bypass the email verification step and force a password reset for any user. This flaw enables attackers to gain full control over user accounts by directly setting new credentials. Organizations using Red Hat Build of Keycloak should prioritize immediate remediation to protect against potential account takeovers.

CVE
CVE-2026-18963
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.1
EPSS
3.18%

Original NVD 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.