DigiCert: "Internet Widgits Pty Ltd" in organizationalUnitName

This case involves DigiCert issuing multiple certificates that included the value "Internet Widgits Pty Ltd" in the organizationalUnitName field. The issue was raised due to concerns that this default name from OpenSSL might indicate a lack of proper validation. After discussions, DigiCert confirmed that while this did not constitute a misissuance under the Baseline Requirements, they acknowledged it was not a desired outcome. DigiCert has since contacted the owners of the affected certificates and is working to replace them, while also adding this OU value to their validation blacklist to prevent future occurrences. The case has been resolved as invalid.

1. 2020-05-18 DigiCert issued certificates with an invalid organizationalUnitName.
2. 2020-05-21 DigiCert confirmed the issue and initiated a plan to replace the affected certificates.

1. 2020-05-18 Community commenter — Reported multiple certificates issued with 'Internet Widgits Pty Ltd' in organizationalUnitName.
2. 2020-05-19 Community commenter — Questioned the legitimacy of the issue and requested clarification on Baseline Requirements.
3. 2020-05-21 Community commenter — Confirmed that the certificates would be replaced and added the OU to the validation blacklist.
4. 2020-05-31 Community commenter — Described DigiCert's OU approval process in detail.
5. 2020-07-23 Mozilla representative — Indicated intent to close the matter as resolved.