CVE-2025-44005

CRITICAL

Published Dec 17, 2025 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-287

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.

CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

References

Other References

https://github.com/smallstep/certificates/security/advisories/GHSA-h8cp-697h-8c8p https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2242 https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2242

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2025-44005? +

CVE-2025-44005 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-44005? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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