Troubleshoot TLS Handshake Fail Error
Fix TLS handshake failures in Pynt. Learn how to troubleshoot and resolve issues preventing successful TLS connections during API security scans.
At a Glance: 🔒 TLS handshake failures in Pynt indicate that a secure connection to your API target couldn’t be established. This guide will help you resolve these issues for secure API scans.
TLS Error Messages
TLS handshake failed because of an unauthorized certificate.
TLS handshake failed because your target uses a self-signed certificate.
What Happened?
The SSL certificate used to identify the site is not trusted. This may be due to a self-signed certificate, an untrusted CA, or an SSL stripping mechanism.
How to Resolve?
Use the
--insecureflag when running Pynt’s Docker container:
⚠️ Note: Running in insecure mode means the server’s identity cannot be verified. Use this option with caution.
For additional support, visit Pynt Community Support.
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