Improper Authentication Affecting github.com/smallstep/certificates/scep/api package, versions <0.30.0-rc7
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- published20 Mar 2026
- disclosed19 Mar 2026
- creditPrasanthSundararajan69
Introduced: 19 Mar 2026
NewCVE-2026-30836 Â (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/smallstep/certificates/scep/api to version 0.30.0-rc7 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Authentication through the certificate issuance via SCEP UpdateReq (MessageType=18).
Note:
Limited Disclosure — Full Details Pending. Full details of this vulnerability will be published smallstep/certificates security advisory on March 30, 2026.