CVE-2017-7537

pki-core: mock CMC authentication plugin with hardcoded secret enabled by default

Published Jul 26, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 5.9 Medium EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
It was found that a mock CMC authentication plugin with a hardcoded secret was accidentally enabled by default in the pki-core package before 10.6.4. An attacker could potentially use this flaw to bypass the regular authentication process and trick the CA server into issuing certificates.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-16550 It was found that a mock CMC authentication plugin with a hardcoded secret was accidentally enabled by default in the pki-core package before 10.6.4. An attacker could potentially use this flaw to bypass the regular authentication process and trick the CA server into issuing certificates.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7146-1 Dogtag PKI vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 4:04 PM
Reserved
Apr 5, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 26, 2018, 1:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:24 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 21, 2017, 12:00 AM