Is CVE-2024-4629 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-4629 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-4629 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-4629 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-4629?

CVE-2024-4629 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2024-4629

CWE-837Published: September 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Keycloak. This flaw allows attackers to bypass brute force protection by exploiting the timing of login attempts. By initiating multiple login requests simultaneously, attackers can exceed the configured limits for failed attempts before the system locks them out. This timing loophole enables attackers to make more guesses at passwords than intended, potentially compromising account security on affected systems.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-4629 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Red Hat8 product(s)

keycloakbuild of keycloaksingle sign-onenterprise linuxopenshift container platformopenshift container platform for linuxoneopenshift container platform for poweropenshift container platform ibm z systems

Source: NVD CPE · 15 total CPE entries