CVE-2020-1728 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the impact of CVE-2020-1728 on Keycloak. Learn about the vulnerability in missing HTTP security headers, its implications, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your Admin Console.
A vulnerability found in all versions of Keycloak affecting HTTP security headers in the Admin Console area.
Understanding CVE-2020-1728
What is CVE-2020-1728?
This vulnerability in Keycloak results in the absence of general HTTP security headers in HTTP-responses within the Admin Console, potentially facilitating client-based attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2020-1728
The vulnerability increases susceptibility to Clickjacking, channel downgrade attacks, and other client-based exploit techniques.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-1728
Vulnerability Description
The absence of crucial HTTP security headers in Keycloak Admin Console pages.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Keycloak
- Vendor: [UNKNOWN]
- Versions: All versions
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- User Interaction: None
- Base Score: 4.8 (Medium Severity)
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor vendor patches and updates
- Implement WAF rules to mitigate potential attacks
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly audit and enhance server security configurations
- Conduct security assessments and penetration tests
Patching and Updates
Regularly apply patches from the vendor to address the vulnerability.