CVE-2016-8629

Name: CVE-2016-8629
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-12T15:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8629 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Red Hat Keycloak before version 2.4.0 did not correctly check permissions when handling service account user deletion requests sent to the rest server. An attacker with service account authentication could use this flaw to bypass normal permissions and delete users in a separate realm.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Red Hat Keycloak before version 2.4.0 did not correctly check permissions when handling service account user deletion requests sent to the rest server. An attacker with service account authentication could use this flaw to bypass normal permissions and delete users in a separate realm.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

78.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Keycloak	< 2.4.0
Redhat	Single Sign On	7.1
Redhat	Single Sign On	7.2

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0876.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97392Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038180Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0872Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0873Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388988Issue Tracking
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0876.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97392Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038180Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0872Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0873Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388988Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8629?

How severe is CVE-2016-8629?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8629 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8629?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST