keycloak/keycloak · Security

Keycloak: Arbitrary code execution via Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in organization selection login page

GHSA ID
GHSA-m32f-8vh9-2hh3
CVE ID
CVE-2026-37980
Severity
medium
Published
Updated
CVSS
6.9 · CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
CVSS v3
6.9 · CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Description

A flaw was found in Keycloak, specifically in the organization selection login page. A remote attacker with manage-realm or manage-organizations administrative privileges can exploit a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw occurs because the organization.alias is placed into an inline JavaScript onclick handler, allowing a crafted JavaScript payload to execute in a user's browser when they view the login page. Successful exploitation enables arbitrary JavaScript execution, potentially leading to session theft, unauthorized account actions, or further attacks against users of the affected realm.

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