CVE-2020-14389: Improper privilege management in Keycloak
Summary
CVE-2020-14389: Improper privilege management in Keycloak. Affects org.keycloak:keycloak-core versions < 12.0.0. Fixed in 12.0.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management solution that allows organizations to secure their applications and services. It provides features such as single sign-on, user authentication, and authorization. The keycloak-core package is a core component of Keycloak that handles various security-related functionalities. This vulnerability affects versions 0 to 12.0.0 of the keycloak-core package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-14389 in the keycloak-core package allows a user with a view-profile role to manage resources in the new account console. This means that a user with limited privileges can access and modify data for which they do not have adequate permission. The flaw arises from improper privilege management within Keycloak. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions within the system.
How To Fix
Latest published version: 26.8.1 as of 22 Oct 2026
Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
12.0.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
As a workaround, administrators can temporarily revoke the view-profile role from users who should not have access to the new account console. This can be done by modifying the role assignments in the Keycloak configuration. However, this is not a permanent solution and should be followed by the recommended fix of upgrading the keycloak-core package.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the CVE-2020-14389 vulnerability in the keycloak-core package of Keycloak allows users with a view-profile role to manage resources in the new account console, bypassing proper privilege management. It is crucial to upgrade to version 12.0.0 or later of the keycloak-core package to mitigate this vulnerability. Administrators can also apply a temporary workaround by revoking the view-profile role from unauthorized users. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management solution that provides features such as single sign-on, user authentication, and authorization.
The keycloak-core package is a core component of Keycloak that handles various security-related functionalities.
This vulnerability allows a user with limited privileges to access and modify data for which they do not have adequate permission. It can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or unauthorized actions within the system.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade the keycloak-core package to version 12.0.0 or later.
Yes, administrators can temporarily revoke the view-profile role from users who should not have access to the new account console.
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