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Implement a proper Proof of Possession system (PoP) and make Let's Encrypt opt-in instead of opt-out. Given that in the end, Let's Encrypt/ACME relies on PoP o
by kakwa_ 3y ago
Implement a proper Proof of Possession system (PoP) and make Let's Encrypt opt-in instead of opt-out.
Given that in the end, Let's Encrypt/ACME relies on PoP of a DNS domain, DNSSEC setup on the domain should have been a prerequisite.
In addition, an explicit opt-in should be required, for example, with a requirement for a CAA record pointing to LE.
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As a side note, this whole situation leaves me with a really weird feeling.
On one end, I will always be grateful for LE enabling tls/https generalization.
On the other, I kind of feel betrayed and/or ashamed that LE/ACME almost willingly introduced protocol flaws weakening the whole CA infrastructure and that we (me included) didn't challenge it more when LE was introduced.