CVE-2025-44005
CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 3.26%
Last modified
CVE-2025-44005 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker can bypass authorization checks and force a Step CA ACME or SCEP provisioner to create certificates without completing certain protocol authorization checks.. EPSS estimates a 3.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An attacker can bypass authorization checks and force a Step CA ACME or SCEP provisioner to create certificates without completing certain protocol authorization checks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-44005?
An attacker can bypass authorization checks and force a Step CA ACME or SCEP provisioner to create certificates without completing certain protocol authorization checks.
How severe is CVE-2025-44005?
CVE-2025-44005 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-44005?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2025-44005?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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