Missing Authentication for Critical Function Affecting github.com/smallstep/certificates/errs package, versions <0.29.0
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- published4 Dec 2025
- disclosed3 Dec 2025
- creditStephen Kubik
Introduced: 3 Dec 2025
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How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/smallstep/certificates/errs to version 0.29.0 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Missing Authentication for Critical Function via the deployments configured with ACME and SCEP provisioners. An attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive resources by bypassing authorization controls.