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🚨 bihar cfms 2.0 portal SSL expired: “Did Not connect — Potential security Issue” Error Explained

🔍 what Happened

users trying to open the Bihar government’s CFMS 2.0 (Comprehensive financial Management System) portal —
👉 https://e-nidhi-v2.bihar.gov.in

are facing an error message in browsers like Firefox and Chrome:

Did Not Connect: Potential Security Issue
Error code: SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER

This message appears when the website’s SSL/TLS certificate (the digital proof of security and authenticity) has either expired, is self-signed, or is not properly configured on the server.

Because the Bihar CFMS site uses HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security), browsers force secure connections only — which means users cannot bypass the warning or open the site even with an exception.

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⚠️ Why This Happens

SSL certificates are issued by trusted authorities (like DigiCert, NIC, or Let’s Encrypt). They need to be renewed periodically (usually every 1 year or 90 days).

If the government’s IT department forgets to renew or re-install the correct intermediate certificate chain, browsers detect it as “untrusted” and block the connection to prevent data theft or impersonation.

In this case, the Bihar CFMS 2.0 site:

• Might have an expired or invalid certificate

• Might be using a self-signed or internal government CA not recognized by browsers

• Or failed to include the correct intermediate certificate in its configuration

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🧭 What You Can Do as a User

Unfortunately, end users cannot fix this issue from their side due to HSTS enforcement.
However, you can try the following steps:

1. ✅ Verify from another browser or network — Sometimes cache or antivirus SSL interception may trigger false warnings.

2. 🧑‍💻 Do not try to override or bypass SSL warnings — It’s unsafe and could expose sensitive financial data.

3. 📞 Report to the concerned authority — Notify:

   • NIC Bihar State Unit

   • Finance Department, Government of Bihar

   • Email: helpdesk@bihar.gov.in (if available) or via their contact page.

4. 🕒 Wait until renewal — Typically, the IT team renews certificates within 24–72 hours.

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🧩 Technical Explanation (for Developers)

Error Code: SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER
This usually means:

• The certificate issuer is not trusted by Mozilla’s root store.

• The server did not send the correct intermediate certificate chain.

• Or the certificate authority (CA) is internal (like NICCA) but not installed in Firefox/Chrome root store.

To verify:

openssl s_client -connect e-nidhi-v2.bihar.gov.in:443 -showcerts

You’ll see the full chain and expiry details.

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🧠 Background: What is Bihar CFMS 2.0 (e-Nidhi)?

CFMS (Comprehensive Financial Management System) is an e-Governance initiative by the Finance Department, Government of Bihar.
It helps manage:

• Budget allocation

• Fund transfer and accounting

• Employee payments and pension data

• Integration with treasury and audit systems

The portal URL: https://e-nidhi-v2.bihar.gov.in

 

When SSL issues occur, users cannot access the dashboard for submitting or verifying financial data — affecting employees, DDOs, and government departments.

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💡 What Should the Government Do

To restore secure access, the IT department should:

1. Renew the SSL certificate immediately through NIC or any trusted CA.

2. Include full certificate chain (root + intermediates).

3. Test the server configuration using SSL Labs Test

4. Automate future renewals using scripts or tools like Certbot (if using Let’s Encrypt).

5. Publicly announce downtime or maintenance to keep users informed.

🗓️ Update Status

As of now (October 2025), the Bihar CFMS 2.0 site’s SSL appears to have expired or misconfigured, and browsers are blocking secure connections.
Users are advised to wait until the Finance Department or NIC resolves the issue.

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📝 Summary

Issue	SSL Certificate Expired / Misconfigured
Error	SEC_ERROR_UNKNOWN_ISSUER
Impact	Portal inaccessible (due to HSTS)
Affected Site	https://e-nidhi-v2.bihar.gov.in