Solving the ServerHttpSecurity Dependency Issue in Spring Security with Keycloak

Learn how to resolve the ServerHttpSecurity error in your Spring Boot application when integrating Spring Security and Keycloak. Get step-by-step guidance for a seamless configuration!
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Troubleshooting ServerHttpSecurity Errors in Spring Security

Integrating Spring Security with Keycloak in your Spring Boot application can be complex, especially when dealing with various security configurations. One common issue developers encounter is the ServerHttpSecurity error during application startup. This guide aims to clarify what this error is and how you can effectively resolve it in your configuration.

Understanding the Problem

When attempting to start your application with the following configuration:

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You may encounter an error indicating that a qualifying bean of type ServerHttpSecurity is not available. The specific message will look like this:

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This is indicative of a mismatch in your Spring Security setup, specifically related to the web security configuration.

Analyzing the Error Message

The key parts of the error message highlight that your application cannot find a suitable bean for ServerHttpSecurity. This typically points to an attempt to use the reactive web configuration (ServerHttpSecurity), but the dependencies and the structure of your application might be set up for a traditional servlet-based web application.

Here are some points to consider:

Spring Security Context: Make sure you are using the correct classes for your application type, i.e., reactive vs. servlet.

Dependency Check: Verify that your dependencies in the pom.xml or build.gradle are correctly set for your security context.

Solution: Switch to HttpSecurity

The solution to this problem involves redefining your SecurityConfig class to use HttpSecurity instead of ServerHttpSecurity. This is how you can adjust your configuration:

Updated Configuration Code

Switching to a servlet security configuration looks like this:

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Code Breakdown

Extending WebSecurityConfigurerAdapter: By extending this class, you can customize the security configuration easily.

Override the configure Method: This method allows you to define your security settings. Here, you ensure that any request must be authenticated.

Integrate OAuth2 Resource Server: The configuration specifies that the application will utilize JWT tokens for authorization.

Ensuring Your Dependencies are Correct

Make sure your Maven dependencies are set up correctly, like so:

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Conclusion

Changing from ServerHttpSecurity to HttpSecurity resolves the bean dependency issue and ensures that your Spring Boot application integrates with Spring Security and Keycloak effectively. Make sure to keep a lookout for these discrepancies when configuring your security settings.

Feel free to reach out if you encounter further issues or need assistance with advanced configurations. Happy coding!

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