DigiCert PKI Authentication Client Extension

DigiCert PKI Authentication Client Extension

Messaging API between web pages and DigiCert PKI Client

What is DigiCert PKI Authentication Client Extension?
The 'DigiCert PKI Authentication Client Extension' is a Firefox add-on developed to provide a secure messaging layer between web pages and the DigiCert PKI Client software. It is an integral component of the DigiCert PKI Platform service, aimed at secure and efficient management of all PKI applications. Designed for DigiCert PKI Platform customers, this extension simplifies certificate enrollment initiated by the browser and ensures effective automation in provisioning of certificates, their renewals, and configuration of third-party applications utilizing the certificate.
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By: DigiCert
Users: 598 ▼ -1
Rating: 1.00 (1)
Version: 100.1.0.51 (Last updated: 2020-01-13)
Creation date: 2020-01-13
Weekly download count: 18
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • nativeMessaging
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
  • pkcs11
Size: 19.98K
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Summary

The DigiCert Authentication Client Extension, is a messaging extension that can only be used by the DigiCert PKI Client software, which is a component of the DigiCert PKI Platform service. See https://www.digicert.com/digicert-pki-platform/ for information. This extension is only usable for DigiCert PKI Platform customers.

DigiCert PKI Platform is the industry-leading solution that allows you to secure and manage all of your PKI applications from a single location.

The DigiCert PKI Client desktop application is one of the components included within the DigiCert PKI Platform solution, which allows for automated provisioning of certificates, automated renewals, and automated configuration of third party applications consuming the certificate.

This extension will enable communication with DigiCert PKI Platform browser pages and the DigiCert PKI Client desktop application, during browser initiated certificate enrollment.

Please make sure you install the DigiCert PKI Client software first, obtainable from our site or from your organization's administrator, before initiating a certificate enrollment.

For further details or troubleshooting, please contact our enterprise customer support.

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Risk impact

DigiCert PKI Authentication Client Extension is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install DigiCert PKI Authentication Client Extension if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

DigiCert PKI Authentication Client Extension is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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