CVE-2020-1698 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-1698, a keycloak vulnerability before version 9.0.0 that could compromise data confidentiality. Find out its impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
A flaw was found in keycloak before version 9.0.0 that could lead to a confidentiality breach through leaked passwords.
Understanding CVE-2020-1698
A vulnerability in Red Hat's keycloak version before 9.0.0 may compromise data confidentiality.
What is CVE-2020-1698?
The flaw in keycloak may expose passwords due to a logged exception in the HttpMethod class, posing a risk to data confidentiality.
The Impact of CVE-2020-1698
The vulnerability's primary threat is to data confidentiality as it may leak passwords provided as parameters.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-1698
Key technical aspects of the CVE-2020-1698 vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Logged exception in the HttpMethod class could result in password leakage.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: keycloak
- Vendor: Red Hat
- Versions affected: All versions before 9.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- User Interaction: Required
Mitigation and Prevention
Actions to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-1698.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade keycloak to version 9.0.0 or later.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or data breaches.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement strong password policies.
- Regularly update and patch software to the latest versions.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by Red Hat to remediate the vulnerability.