Keycloak Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Information via Unsecured JGroups Configuration

Summary

CVE-2024-10973 identifies a significant vulnerability in Keycloak where the configuration option KC_CACHE_EMBEDDED_MTLS_ENABLED does not function as intended, resulting in the JGroups replication configuration being exposed in plain text. This security oversight enables attackers on adjacent networks linked to JGroups to potentially intercept sensitive information. As organizations increasingly rely on secure communication protocols, this vulnerability highlights the critical need for proper configuration to prevent data breaches and ensure the integrity of sensitive data.

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