certificate exception list in version 61.0.1?
Is there any way, without compromising my security, to add a known website whose hsts cert. has expired to an exception list? I have been in contact with the website owner and the problem is as follows:
He has changed servers since he originally set up the cert. and now he says he can't find anyone who can make it work on the new servers.
This is a well known website and the owner is beyond frustrated that this has occurred. So, I'm not concerned about the site so much as i'm wary of what else i may be exposing myself to if there was a workaround.
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Obviously, you should always be cautious when using websites without a valid certificate.
You can add a certificate exception from the "Your connection is not secure" warning screen. When you add a certificate exception, you will have the option to make it permanent or just temporary. For maximum security, I'd recommend not making it permanently.
If you bypass the warning, the main concern is that your encryption isn't working properly. Encryption is the method used to convert your data from plain text to text that no one can read. This helps prevent people from eavesdropping or tampering with your data. This is incredibly important for websites that have you login to an account.
You can try to edit the SiteSecurityServiceState.txt file and remove the line(s) that refer to this domain (website).
You can use the button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page to go to the current Firefox profile folder or use the about:profiles page.
- Help -> Troubleshooting Information -> Profile Directory:
Windows: Show Folder; Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder - http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
Wesley Branton said
Obviously, you should always be cautious when using websites without a valid certificate. You can add a certificate exception from the "Your connection is not secure" warning screen. When you add a certificate exception, you will have the option to make it permanent or just temporary. For maximum security, I'd recommend not making it permanently. If you bypass the warning, the main concern is that your encryption isn't working properly. Encryption is the method used to convert your data from plain text to text that no one can read. This helps prevent people from eavesdropping or tampering with your data. This is incredibly important for websites that have you login to an account.
thx for the reply, but thisoption is not given in FF61.0.1
cor-el said
You can try to edit the SiteSecurityServiceState.txt file and remove the line(s) that refer to this domain (website). You can use the button on the "Help -> Troubleshooting Information" (about:support) page to go to the current Firefox profile folder or use the about:profiles page.
- Help -> Troubleshooting Information -> Profile Directory:
Windows: Show Folder; Linux: Open Directory; Mac: Show in Finder- http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
thx for the reply I'll try that