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SSL/TLS Certificate Common Name Mismatch

medium Web App Scanning Plugin ID 112541

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Synopsis

SSL/TLS Certificate Common Name Mismatch

Description

The remote server presents a SSL/TLS certificate for which the Common Name and the Subject Alternative Name don't match the server's hostname.

Solution

Purchase or generate a new SSL/TLS certificate with the right Common Name or Subject Alternative Name to replace the existing one.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 112541

Type: remote

Family: SSL/TLS

Published: 2/5/2019

Updated: 6/13/2023

Scan Template: api, basic, config_audit, full, pci, quick, scan, ssl_tls

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 1.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.3

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

CVSS v4

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.3

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CVSS Score Source: Tenable

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