CVE-2026-22797
OpenStack Keystone Middleware OAuth 2.0 Token Forgery Privilege Escalation
Description
An issue was discovered in OpenStack keystonemiddleware 10.5 through 10.7 before 10.7.2, 10.8 and 10.9 before 10.9.1, and 10.10 through 10.12 before 10.12.1. The external_oauth2_token middleware fails to sanitize incoming authentication headers before processing OAuth 2.0 tokens. By sending forged identity headers such as X-Is-Admin-Project, X-Roles, or X-User-Id, an authenticated attacker may escalate privileges or impersonate other users. All deployments using the external_oauth2_token middleware are affected.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 19, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 19, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-22797
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update keystonemiddleware to a version addressing the header sanitization.
- Ensure the external_oauth2_token middleware is configured correctly.
- Review and restrict incoming authentication header processing.
- Monitor for unauthorized privilege escalations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-22797.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://launchpad.net/bugs/2129018 | |
| https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/16/9 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An issue was discovered in OpenStack keystonemiddleware 10.5 through 10.7 before 10.7.2, 10.8 and 10.9 before 10.9.1, and 10.10 through 10.12 before 10.12.1. The external_oauth2_token middleware fails to sanitize incoming authentication headers before processing OAuth 2.0 tokens. By sending forged identity headers such as X-Is-Admin-Project, X-Roles, or X-User-Id, an authenticated attacker may escalate privileges or impersonate other users. All deployments using the external_oauth2_token middleware are affected. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-290 Added Reference https://launchpad.net/bugs/2129018 Added Reference https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/01/16/9