HIGH

CVE-2026-16443

Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: saml broker metadata import disables response signature validation

CVSS v3

7.4

HIGH

EPSS Score

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A flaw was found in the SAML metadata import functionality of the keycloak-services component, which is the core engine for identity brokering in Red Hat Build of Keycloak. When importing identity provider metadata that lacks specific usage attributes for keys, the system incorrectly disables signature validation for SAML responses even if a signing certificate is provided. This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to forge a SAML response and gain unauthorized access to a user account by kn

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
8/5/2026
Last Modified
8/5/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16443?

A flaw was found in the SAML metadata import functionality of the keycloak-services component, which is the core engine for identity brokering in Red Hat Build of Keycloak. When importing identity provider metadata that lacks specific usage attributes for keys, the system incorrectly disables signature validation for SAML responses even if a signing certificate is provided. This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker to forge a SAML response and gain unauthorized access to a user account by kn

Is CVE-2026-16443 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-16443 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is N/A%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-16443?

CVE-2026-16443 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.4 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

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